US EditionYou May Not Be Able to See Manhattanhenge Tonight: Here's Why
- Manhattanhenge happens twice each year as the sun sets directly along Manhattan’s east-west streets, creating a sunset view framed by the city’s skyscrapers.
- Neil deGrasse Tyson, inspired by a teenage visit to Stonehenge, introduced the word Manhattanhenge in a 1997 Natural History magazine article.
- The first Manhattanhenge of 2025 occurs May 28 and 29 at about 8:13 p.m. and 8:12 p.m., with a repeat event on July 11, distinct from the June 20 solstice.
- Traditional viewing locations include 14th and 34th Streets, as well as the Long Island City side of the East River, but visibility depends on weather forecasts calling for rain and clouds.
- Manhattanhenge attracts photographers and crowds outdoors due to its striking view aided by building height and unobstructed Hudson River horizon.
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You may not be able to see Manhattanhenge tonight: Here's why
NEW YORK (PIX11) – New Yorkers hoping to see Manhattanhenge on Wednesday may not have the chance to due to cloudy skies and showers. Rain is expected to start coming down early Wednesday evening, according to PIX11 meteorologists. More Local News Manhattanhenge is when the sun perfectly aligns with the city grid as it sets, according to the American Museum of Natural History. Anyone with doubts about the weather can try to see the half-sun…
The Washington Hispanic
Twice a year, New Yorkers and visitors enjoy a phenomenon known as Manhattanhenge, when the setting sun aligns with the street grid of Manhattan and sinks under the horizon framed by a high-rise canyon. The event is one of the favourites of photographers and often takes people to the sidewalks on spring and summer nights to see this unique sunset. The first Manhattanhenge of the year will take place on Wednesday at 8:13 p.m., with a slight varia…
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