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What to know about Manhattanhenge, NYC's sunset spectacle

Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories·What to know about Manhattanhenge, NYC's sunset spectacle·4 days ago
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The setting sun is framed between buildings during Manhattanhenge along 42nd Street, Thursday, May 28, 2026, in New York. Credit: AP Photo/Andres Kudacki New York City residents and visitors look up at the sky to experience a phenomenon twice a year known as Manhattanhenge. The setting sun was framed by a canyon of skyscrapers Thursday as it sunk below the horizon, perfectly aligned with the Manhattan street grid. The dramatic spectacle was just the first of the year. A fuller version of the setting sun is expected to be seen between New York's famed skyscrapers on Friday. The phenomenon then repeats on July 11 and 12. Manhattanhenge happens about three weeks before and after the summer solstice. Over the years, it has become a must-see event, bringing photographers and others out onto the city sidewalks on spring and summer evenings. Some background on the uniquely New York experience: Where does the name Manhattanhenge come from?…

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