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 week, July 11 and … [Read more...]
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 2019 is this week, May 29 and 30, and again in mid-July.. Here is a brief history of Manhattanhenge, and a comparison to Stonehenge. The term Manhattanhenge was coined nearly 20 … [Read more...]
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 see and photograph, … [Read more...]
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 year. Manhattanhenge … [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...]
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...]
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