Today (July 12) there will be Manhattanhenge again: where and how to see a unique sunset
'12.07.2023'
Alina Prikhodko
Manhattanhenge is a unique phenomenon that all photographers and Instagram users are delighted with. Only twice a year (in May and July) the sun clearly sets between the skyscrapers of Manhattan, creating an incredible spectacle. And today is just such a day. On July 12 at 20:20 pm ET, the sun will set behind Manhattan. Patch.
When the setting sun aligns exactly with the grid of Manhattan's streets, it creates a radiant light on the brick and steel structures of the area. The tall buildings along the streets form a vertical channel framing the setting sun, creating a stunning photo opportunity.
If today you don’t have time to see Manhattanhenge or it’s not enough for you, then tomorrow, July 13, at 20:21, it will happen again. True, no longer with a full disk of the sun, but with a half.
“A rare and beautiful sight,” is how the famous astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, who coined the term “Manhattanhenge”, described it.
On the subject: Manhattanhenge is not only a New York phenomenon: what other cities have their own -henges
First This year, Manhattanhenge was observed by residents of the city on May 29 and 30.
Where to watch Manhattanhenge
Museum of Natural History recommends New Yorkers who want a good view to come early to these streets:
- 14th Street
- 23rd street
- 34th Street
- 42nd Street
- 57th Street
- Tudor City Overpass, Manhattan
- Hunter's Point South Park, Long Island City, Queens
Find a location as far east as possible, while still overlooking New Jersey across the Hudson River.
We advise you to set aside time in your busy schedule to admire the beautiful sunset on July 12 and 13. This opportunity will not come again this year.
