There’s no such thing as a silly question—unless you’re asking to change the schedule of the sun. While everyone across the U.S. is buzzing about the upcoming eclipse, one mom is fixated on a scheduling issue.
The Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas, Texas, is hosting a solar eclipse viewing event from noon to 2 p.m. on August 21, coinciding with the totality’s path passing over the city. But one mother took to the museum’s Facebook page to express her concern that this date is also the first day of school for many kids, suggesting they “reschedule” the eclipse for the weekend instead.
“Most kids go back to school that day,” she wrote, then added her helpful suggestion, “Can the eclipse be done on the weekend?”
The internet quickly reacted with disbelief. One user quipped, “Did she just ask to move the sun?” Indeed, this mom was genuinely proposing that the museum alter the celestial event for her family’s convenience.
Others flocked to the Facebook page, sharing their own scheduling conflicts and asking the museum to adjust the eclipse time for reasons ranging from beauty appointments to a cat’s quinceañera. Who would’ve thought that so many cats had plans for that date?
One creative eclipse enthusiast even conducted a poll to find out when most people would prefer the eclipse to occur—after work hours or possibly on a major holiday to avoid conflicts. Another user suggested that the most efficient approach would be to form a committee to find a suitable date for everyone.
One mom humorously pointed out that nature happening outside in summer can be quite inconvenient, especially for parents with young children. Another witty commenter even provided the next estimated date for a total solar eclipse in the U.S., which is seven years away, as an alternative. Then there was the guy just trying to ensure he arrived at the right time.
This incident perfectly illustrates that while there’s a saying about no stupid questions, the internet has a knack for showing otherwise.
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In summary, while the excitement over the eclipse grows, one mom’s request to change the date for her children’s school schedule has led to widespread amusement online, proving once again that the internet loves a good laugh.