Manhattanhenge, New York phenomena.
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For the last time in 2022, Manhattanhenge, NYC’s informal solstice, will be visible today at sunset.
During the Manhattanhenge the sun aligns perfectly with the cross streets of manhattancreating unique views, two weeks a year, to the delight of poets and photographers. In 2022 the dates were May 29 and 30, and then July 11 and 12. The fullness yesterday was total at 8:20 pm Tonight will be partial at 8:21 pm
“It’s perfectly framed by the concrete jungle of New York City. I like to call it ‘astronomy in your face’.” said in may Gothamist Dr. Jackie Faherty, an astrophysicist at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH). “Manhattanhenge is the event of the summer to celebrate astronomy.”
The phenomenon can be seen to the west, on any street in the Manhattan grid area, especially on the widest ones that go from the East to the Hudson rivers: 14, 23, 34, 42 and 57. And also on the UWS, from Central Park West on 72, 79, 110 and 125 St.
Las terraces of tall buildings they are equally ideal places, such as the Empire State, Rockefeller Center and One World Observatory. Experts recommend Stand as close to the East River or Central Park West as possible and look west from there.
According to Dr. Faherty, this phenomenon is popular because it’s an epic sunset which comes at a time of year when New Yorkers are already gathering outdoors and looking for a reason to be outside. It is also, like everything related to sunsets, romantic and poetic, and provides a unique photo opportunity. “It’s beautiful and fun. You can learn something”, summed up the expert astrophysicist.
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