Alternative eclipse: The funniest internet posts

By The Newsroom

Published 22nd Aug 2017, 11:29 BST

Updated 11th Sep 2017, 12:07 BST

As millions of Americans braced themselves for some astrological wonder, not everyone took it seriously.

We've scoured social media and shone some sunlight on the funniest eclipse moments.

Schweta Kulkarni, from left, Rhea Kulkarni and Saanvi Kulkarni, from Seattle, try out their eclipse glasses on the sun at a gathering of eclipse viewers in Salem

placeholder image — Schweta Kulkarni, from left, Rhea Kulkarni and Saanvi Kulkarni, from Seattle, try out their eclipse glasses on the sun at a gathering of eclipse viewers in Salem

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