Stare All You Want at These Photos of the Solar Eclipse

It’s Superman’s worst nightmare: the complete disappearance of the Sun from our perch on Earth. For non-Kryptonians, it’s a rare and awesome chance to see a unique spectacle that hasn’t happened for 99 years. Multitudes gathered Monday to observe the solar eclipse, a complete obstruction of the sun’s rays by the moon in an epic galactic photo-bombing. Here’s how stargazers across the country greeted the astronomy event.

Artist Orion Fredericks created this art installation, 'Exsucitare Triectus,' for the public at the Oregon Eclipse Festival in Ochoco National Forest. / Image Credit: ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images

Twitter user Doug McArthur of Portland finds a novel way of avoiding direct eye contact. /

Observers at Cal State Fullerton utilize a USPS-approved method for observing the eclipse safely. /

That tiny little blemish isn't a bug on your screen: It's the International Space Station transiting the sun during the eclipse. /

Pictured: an unidentified man and Zuul, Gatekeeper of Gozer. /

The 'diamond ring' effect as seen from the Lowell Observatory in Madras, Oregon. / Image Credit: STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images

Another novel way to avoid retina damage while enjoying the spectacle. /

Through a portal in Kansas City, Kansas. /

Boston gets its view of the celestial sensation. /

The safest way to be in awe. /