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 year. Manhattanhenge is a play on … [Read more...]
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 see, with or without … [Read more...]
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 Planetarium's Neil … [Read more...]
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 Stonehenge. And it's … [Read more...]
Manhattanhenge 2016 today, tomorrow
If you missed your chance to photograph Manhattanhenge 2016 last month, you get another chance today and tomorrow. 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 the sun is … [Read more...]
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 adults, $13.50 seniors and … [Read more...]
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 the sun is directly … [Read more...]
Manhattanhenge 2016 this weekend
NOTE: This is the schedule for 2016. Click here for information about Manhattanhenge 2017 Manhattanhenge 2016 is this weekend. Manhattanhenge is when the sun sets directly through the center of Manhattan cross streets. There are just a few days a year when the sun is directly in line with the Manhattan street grid, twice in the end of May and twice again in mid-July. Manhattanhenge is a … [Read more...]
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