Get ready for the finale of sets in the city.
Many things can be considered a “New York staple,” including the bi-yearly “Manhattanhenge” — which unfolded Monday night and will continue to light up the NYC cityscape into Tuesday evening.
What is ‘Manhattanhenge?’
The term applies when the sun lines up perfectly between the east-west streets anywhere between 14th and 155th streets.
“Manhattanhenge” usually occurs around the same two days in the month of May before happening again in July. This year, the phenomena occurred on May 12 and May 13.
New York Native and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson coined the term after visiting Stonehenge when he was just a teenager, struck by how the light at the historical site’s center reminded him of the city’s high-rises, according to ABC News.
Where are the best places to view ‘Manhattanhenge?’
According to a post on the American Museum of Natural History’s website written by Tyson, the best places to view the phenomenon are:
- 14th Street
- 23rd Street
- 34th Street
- 42nd Street
- 57th Street
He advises viewers grab a spot as far east as possible, recommending the Tudor City Overpass.
For those not living on the island and will be in the outer borrows, Tyson suggests Hunter’s Point South Park in Long Island City, Queens.
What times does the event occur?
The sun begins setting around 8 p.m. tonight, completing the “Manhattanhenge” effect at 8:12 p.m.
According to The Weather Channel, tonight is forecasted to be clear with a high of 63 degrees.
Will I have another chance to see it if I miss it tonight?
Yes. The unique occurrence is set to take place again on July 12 and 13.
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