The celestial event of the 2024 solar eclipse brought out some of the biggest names in the sports world to witness this rare occurrence.
This total solar eclipse was the first visible in North America since 2017, and the next one won’t be seen in the contiguous U.S. until 2044.
Athletes from cities like Dallas, Cleveland, and Buffalo took to social media to share their experiences and raise awareness about the importance of wearing special solar eclipse glasses. The event sparked a wide range of reactions, from awe to humor, among the sports community.
Notable figures like NFL stars, basketball players, and even the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team shared their views and photos of the eclipse.
Some athletes questioned the necessity of eclipse glasses, while others jokingly suggested looking at the sun without protection.
DAAAAAAAAAANG (via @brittanylynne) pic.twitter.com/4QdZVtlqpX
— NFL (@NFL) April 8, 2024
Close up look at the peak of today's solar eclipse #Eclipse2024 pic.twitter.com/HYDmNwizoh
— New Heights (@newheightshow) April 8, 2024
Are these Eclipse glasses necessary?
— Josh Hart (@joshhart) April 8, 2024
https://t.co/gKNwjTMTdo pic.twitter.com/qlvY6Sxlq5
— Jalen Brunson (@jalenbrunson1) April 8, 2024
I don’t have the glasses, can someone just send me a photo of the eclipse?
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) April 8, 2024
Naaa they say look right at it with no glasses you should be straight 😂 https://t.co/gSRZtF2gLQ
— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) April 8, 2024
eclipse ready pic.twitter.com/H5fXzBrDJM
— New York Jets (@nyjets) April 8, 2024
The gang watches the solar eclipse 🕶️ pic.twitter.com/FOvjuOz9za
— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) April 8, 2024