Internet reacts to 2024 total solar eclipse (Austin's Version)

One of the most highly anticipated celestial events of the year has come and gone.

The Great American Eclipse, which was the last total solar eclipse visible from Texas and the other 47 contiguous U.S. states until 2044, began around noon.  

Austin got a “total” view of the eclipse about an hour and a half later, around 1:35 p.m. CT.

There has been a lot of buzz about this eclipse, and with good reason: the eclipse was set to “last longer, be brighter and be visible to more people than the last one observed,” USA TODAY reported.

It might also be the last one any one of us may get to observe in our lifetime.

After the eclipse, we'll have posters and framed prints from Statesman photojournalists available at usatodaystore.com.

Here’s what Austinites are saying on Beyoncé’s internet, including memes, reactions and more. 

Austin more than ready to watch solar eclipse, gripe about cloudy weather

We have gathered the best reactions, memes and pictures from the public as they witness and observe the 2024 total solar eclipse in real-time.

Austinites capture the moment, share with the internet

Austin residents and visitors took to social media Monday to document the historic sight, even if it was partially obscured by clouds.

Some caught the view from the comfort of their homes, while others witnessed the moment from a public park, sharing the moment with fellow Austinites.