In a few minutes, the Earth’s Moon will begin its rude obstruction of the Sun, covering much of the central United States in darkness for just a few seconds.
Yes, today’s the day of the first total solar eclipse to affect the US mainland in over a century, with the next expected in 2024. And the hype is real.
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It’s a big occasion, for scientists wishing to study the Sun’s atmosphere, and the common astronomer just wishing to snap a picture or two or to simply say that “they were there”.
Among the latter, it seems, are America’s dogs.
In preparation of the celestial event, Americans took to Instagram to snap their pooches donning eclipse glasses — shades that allow creatures to gaze directly at the Sun and Moon’s dance.
We’re not sure if they could be bothered, but nevertheless, here are some adorable woofers before the Sun goes down. Kind of.
I’m not napping.. I’m ready for the eclipse!
#solareclipse #pathoftotality A post shared by Nilla The Doxie (@nillathedoxie) on
Happy Total Eclipse Day Y’all! We’re
ready! #puppylove A post shared by Darla Straube
(@ilovemusic0812) on
Darcy is ready for the eclipse!
#nashvilletotaleclipse #totaleclipseoftheheart A post shared by Kat Miller (@katharinemiller_) on
got my eclipse glasses on and ready for this afternoon.
A post shared by The Dog Mamba (@kobeli8) on
A post shared by WallacetheRidiculousFrenchie (@wallacetheridiculousfrenchie) on
A post shared by
Koda the Pomsky (@kodathepomski) on
I’m ready! #solareclipse #doodlesofinstagram #totality #nebraska
A post shared by Little Bear (@littlebeardoodle) on
My girl Halle and I ready for some Eclipse action
#eclipsepups #goldendoodlesofinstagram A post shared by Prince Watson Conway (@princewatsonofchs) on
On our way to totality! Keep your eyes safe #pawfriends
#solareclipse2017 #charlestonsc A post shared by Ranger Danger (@rangerdanger_the_aussie) on
Feature image: Bad Apple Photography via Flickr (CC BY 2.0, resized)
