What to know about Manhattanhenge, NYC's sunset spectacle
Manhattanhenge is a twice-yearly phenomenon in New York City where the setting sun aligns with the street grid, creating a striking visual effect. This year, the first occurrence took place on May 28, with another expected on May 29, followed by additional dates in July. The event draws many photographers and spectators to the city's streets to witness the sunset framed by skyscrapers.
- ▪Manhattanhenge occurs twice a year when the setting sun aligns with the Manhattan street grid.
- ▪The first occurrence of 2026 was on May 28, with another expected on May 29.
- ▪The phenomenon was coined by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson in 1997, inspired by Stonehenge.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onWhat to know about Manhattanhenge, NYC's sunset spectacleNew York City residents and visitors are treated to a phenomenon twice a year known as Manhattanhenge, when the setting sun aligns with the Manhattan street grid and sinks below the horizon framed in a canyon of skyscrapersByThe Associated PressMay 28, 2026, 9:25 PM1:26The setting sun is framed between buildings during Manhattanhenge along 42nd Street, Thursday, May 28, 2026, in New York.
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