5 Stunning Photos Of Manhattanhenge- The Sun Aligning With New York City's Skyscrapers
People in New York get to see the sun exactly in line with the Manhattan street grid, creating a breathtaking visual display. Neil deGrasse Tyson, a renowned astrophysicist, coined the phrase "Manhattanhenge"
Do you know about the Manhattanhenge event? Twice a year, people in New York get to see the sun exactly in line with the Manhattan street grid, creating a breathtaking visual display. It's that time of year again when people rush to Manhattan streets to photograph the meeting of human engineering and nature. Expectedly, many people have uploaded images of the breathtaking sights on numerous social media platforms, particularly X.
What is Manhattanhenge?
Neil deGrasse Tyson, a renowned astrophysicist, coined the phrase "Manhattanhenge" in 1997.
In an article published in Natural History magazine, he made an interesting similarity between the "sun's rays striking the centre of the Stonehenge circle on the solstice" and the occurrence in Manhattan.
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He was reportedly inspired by Stonehenge, England's mystery megaliths, on a visit there as a teenager.
When does it take place?
Although there is no set date, the unusual phenomenon usually takes place three weeks before and after the solstice. The first event of 2024 occurred on May 29. This year's event will take place on July 12 and 13.
Have a look at the incredible images here
Here are five of the most beautiful pictures of the Manhattanhenge event for you, have a look.
1. Through a cloud
Manhattanhenge, unfortunately through a cloud, along 42nd Street in New York City, Tuesday evening #newyorkcity #nyc #newyork #manhattanhenge #sunset pic.twitter.com/IoH7ULxBeF
¡ª Gary Hershorn (@GaryHershorn) May 29, 2024
2. A crowd of people capturing the unique event
#Manhattanhenge! pic.twitter.com/csLVujihDT
¡ª tess gerritsen (@tessgerritsen) May 29, 2024
3. The stunning orange hue
Happy Manhattanhenge ?
¡ª SUMMIT One Vanderbilt (@SummitOV) May 28, 2024
?: mynorrespana/IG pic.twitter.com/TbPEnupjmi
4. A ray of light beaming through
Manhattanhenge pic.twitter.com/5ny8kCJWsE
¡ª Echo Nolan (@enolan) May 29, 2024
5. The sheer beauty
I remain deeply charmed by New Yorker's love for collective experiences ft. Manhattanhenge pic.twitter.com/3aIL0XlNXx
¡ª may olvera ?? (@yungfollowill) May 29, 2024
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