#SolarEclipse2020: Netizens share hilarious memes about superstitions and myths

As the Solar Eclipse, also known as ‘Surya Grahan’, is being witnessed by the entire world, several internet users took to Twitter to share hilarious memes. The solar eclipse 2020 is considered to be special this year as it will fall on the same day as the summer solstice which is the longest day of the year, after which the days begin waning again. This 'Annular Solar Eclipse' is also being termed as the 'ring of fire’.

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From not seeing the eclipse with the naked eye to eating before the eclipse starts, #SolarEclipse2020 is trending on Twitter. Here are some of the most hilarious memes to express how the millennial kids feel about the superstitions and myths around the eclipse. 

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The eclipse began at 9:15am and will end at 3:04pm. A solar eclipse- occurs at the time when Moon comes in between the earth and the sun. It obstructs the rays of the Sun from reaching the Earth. Thus, when the eclipse occurs, the Earth goes dark for that time. However, as the Moon is smaller in size than the Sun, it forms a ring of light when it comes in front of the Moon - depending on the extent of the solar eclipse which is generally depending on where one watches it from. 

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