Manhattanhenge isn’t just for New Yorkers. Find a ‘henge’ near you.
Manhattanhenge is a phenomenon where the sunset aligns with Manhattan's grid, attracting many to capture the moment. This event occurs from May 28 to July 12, but similar occurrences can be found in other cities. A website called Hengefinder helps users locate these 'henges' based on road angles and sunset positions.
- ▪Manhattanhenge occurs when sunlight aligns with the city's grid during select evenings in late spring and early summer.
- ▪The event will take place from May 28 to July 12 this year.
- ▪Hengefinder is a website that helps users find similar sunset alignments in other locations.
- ▪Chicagohenge and Baltimorehenge are examples of similar phenomena in other cities.
- ▪The term 'Manhattanhenge' was coined by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson in 1997.
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People stop to watch the sunset along 42nd Street the day before "Manhattanhenge" on July 11, 2024. Image: Craig T Fruchtman via Getty Images Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Email address Sign up Thank you! By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time. For a few select evenings in the late spring and early summer, sunlight aligns with Manhattan’s grid. The city’s bustling streets are washed with golden light as the sun sets, while tourists and locals alike flood the streets to snap that perfect picture.
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