The solar eclipse was a celestial event, but it also revealed a glimpse of humanity. While we were busy looking up at the sky, the photographers in our midst captured the surreal poses, unique expressions, and odd contraptions visible only on such an extraordinary day. Here are the highlights of what we found in our Twitter and Instagram feeds and on the news-photo services. (And check back: We’ll continue adding more great photos as they come in.)  

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My brother is a space robot. 🌚🤖🌝 • • • • • #eclipse #eclipse2017 #eclipsetotal #eclipsenashville #nashvilleeclipse #nashville #nashvilletn

A post shared by nashville, tn (@theawkwardbird) on Aug 21, 2017 at 11:09am PDT

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Vamos a ver el eclipse un rato 🤷🏻‍♂️🤣🤣☀️🌙🌖🌘🌑 #eclipse

A post shared by Beto Sierra (@betosierraoficial) on Aug 21, 2017 at 11:01am PDT

Presidents George H. W. Bush, George W. Bush watched the solar eclipse alongside family: "Looking forward to the next one in Texas in 2024!" pic.twitter.com/8lwX1wEY6c

— ABC News (@ABC) August 21, 2017

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Total eclipse vibes

A post shared by Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) on Aug 21, 2017 at 10:50am PDT

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#eclipse2017 #eclipse

A post shared by John Wheaton (@johnlwheaton1) on Aug 21, 2017 at 11:19am PDT

Solar Eclipse ready! ISO certified glasses, plates to block out extra sun, and a string around the back to keep them in place! #MCELoves pic.twitter.com/gsCTnlo9Ul

— Miss Melton (@MissMelton5th) August 21, 2017

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Witnessing The ECLIPSE. Man!! This shit works. Don't try this at home please!! Viendo el ECLIPSE .. ñooo!!! esto funciona!!! #eclipse #eclipse2017

A post shared by William Levy (@willevy) on Aug 21, 2017 at 11:14am PDT

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American ingenuity at its finest. #triscuits #eclipse #theregoesthesunlittledarlin

A post shared by Valencia College (@valenciacollege) on Aug 21, 2017 at 11:18am PDT

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Must have fashion accessory for 2017! Sun catcher glasses for the eclipse. #eclipse #eclipse2017

A post shared by Sydney's Closet (@sydneyscloset) on Aug 21, 2017 at 11:26am PDT

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Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering #eclipse watching party. pic.twitter.com/ZW4nhDE4Mw

— Princeton Engineering (@EPrinceton) August 21, 2017

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Totality in 20 (almost). #eclipse2017 #eclipse #pitbull #rescuedog #eclipsedog #pitmix #waitingforthemothership

A post shared by Kim Westad (@kim_westad) on Aug 21, 2017 at 11:25am PDT

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