Manhattanhenge

NYC History: Manhattanhenge

Manhattanhenge is a unique urban phenomenon. It occurs four times a year, when the sun sets directly through the center of Manhattan cross streets, lighting both the north and south sides. Manhattanhenge is four times a year, this week, May 29 and 30, and again in mid-July. The term Manhattanhenge was coined nearly 20 years ago by native New Yorker and rock star … [Read more...] about NYC History: Manhattanhenge

NYC Free: Manhattanhenge 2020 is May 29-30

Manhattanhenge is when the sun sets directly through the center of Manhattan cross streets, lighting both the north and south sides. Manhattanhenge is just four times a year, when the sun is directly in line with the street grid. It happens twice in the end of May, and we all get a second chance in mid-July. Let's hope for sunny and clear, not cloudy or rainy. It's a … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Manhattanhenge 2020 is May 29-30

NYC Free: Manhattanhenge is July 11/12

Manhattanhenge is when the sun sets directly through the center of Manhattan cross streets, lighting both the north and south sides. Manhattanhenge is just four times a year, when the sun is directly in line with the street grid. It happens twice in the end of May, and we all get a second chance in mid-July. Reminder that your last chance for Manhattanhenge 2019 is this … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Manhattanhenge is July 11/12

NYC Free: Manhattanhenge 2019 is May 29/30

Manhattanhenge is when the sun sets directly through the center of Manhattan cross streets, lighting both the north and south sides. Manhattanhenge is just four times a year, when the sun is directly in line with the Manhattan street grid. It happens twice in the end of May, and twice in mid-July. Manhattanhenge is a play on words for Stonehenge. It's fascinating to … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Manhattanhenge 2019 is May 29/30

NYC Free: Manhattanhenge 2018 is July 12/13

Manhattanhenge is when the sun sets directly through the center of Manhattan cross streets, lighting both the north and south sides. Manhattanhenge is just four times a year, when the sun is directly in line with the Manhattan street grid. It happens twice a year. If you missed it at the end of May, you get a second chance in mid-July. Or wait until next … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Manhattanhenge 2018 is July 12/13

NYC Free: Manhattanhenge 2018 is May 29/30

Manhattanhenge is when the sun sets directly through the center of Manhattan cross streets, lighting both the north and south sides. Manhattanhenge is just four times a year, when the sun is directly in line with the Manhattan street grid. It happens twice in the end of May and twice in mid-July. Manhattanhenge is a play on words for Stonehenge. And it's fascinating to … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Manhattanhenge 2018 is May 29/30

Manhattanhenge 2017 is Mon./Tues. May 29/30

Manhattanhenge is when the sun sets directly through the center of Manhattan cross streets, lighting both the north and south sides of the cross street. Manhattanhenge is just four times a year - today and tomorrow - and twice again in mid-July. Manhattanhenge is a play on words for Stonehenge. And it's fascinating to see, with or without a camera and tripod. The Hayden … [Read more...] about Manhattanhenge 2017 is Mon./Tues. May 29/30

NYC Free: Manhattanhenge 2017

Manhattanhenge is when the sun sets directly through the center of Manhattan cross streets, lighting both the north and south sides. Manhattanhenge is just four times a year, twice in the end of May and twice in mid-July, when the sun is directly in line with the Manhattan street grid, twice in the end of May and twice in mid-July. Manhattanhenge is a play on words for … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Manhattanhenge 2017

Heavenly summer programs at AMNH

The American Museum of Natural History has its eyes on the heavens this summer, with special programs on the moon, the stars and the planets, including that unique NYC phenomenon Manhattanhenge. Get tickets now for one or more of these astronomy programs on Tuesday evenings in July and August at the Hayden Planetarium. Programs begin at 7PM, and tickets are $15 for … [Read more...] about Heavenly summer programs at AMNH

Manhattanhenge 2016 in July

If you missed your chance to photograph Manhattanhenge 2016 last month, you get a second chance next month. Manhattanhenge is when the sun sets directly through the center of Manhattan cross streets, lighting both the north and south sides. Manhattanhenge is a delight, with or without a camera. It's just four times a year, twice in the end of May and twice in mid-July, when … [Read more...] about Manhattanhenge 2016 in July