One of New York City’s most beloved free summer events is back for the second time this summer.
Manhattanhenge, a term supposedly coined by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, occurs when the Sun is aligned with the east-west streets of Manhattan’s main street grid.
Also known as the Manhattan Solstice, Manhattanhenge was already visible in the Big Apple this year at the end of May.
The phenomenon will return with full Sun on July 12 and with half the Sun on July 13.
This twice-yearly event draws thousands of New Yorkers and tourists to the streets to see the amazing natural phenomenon.
Those hoping to see the sunset seemingly sink into the city skyline can view it on the following streets:
14th Street 23rd Street 34th Street 42nd Street 57th Street
Be sure to choose a location that faces west, but it is recommended to go further east for the best views.
“Unnoticed by many, the point of sunset actually creeps along the horizon day by day: north until the first day of summer, then back south until the first day of winter,” Neil writes. deGrasse Tyson for the Museum of Natural History.
“If the Manhattan grid had been perfectly aligned with the geographic north-south line, then the days of Manhattanhenge would coincide with the equinoxes,” he continues.
This incredibly photogenic event won’t return until 2024.
2023-07-11 18:21:47
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