Manhattanhenge Illuminates New York's Skyscraper Canyons

Twice a year, the setting sun aligns perfectly with Manhattan's street grid, creating a stunning visual phenomenon.

Manhattanhenge occurs in late May and mid-July, aligning the sunset with Manhattan's east-west streets.
The best viewing spots include 14th, 23rd, 34th, 42nd, and 57th Streets, as well as Tudor City Overpass and Hunter's Point South Park.
The term was coined by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, inspired by the alignment of Stonehenge.
Cloudy weather can obstruct the view, but clear skies offer a breathtaking spectacle.
Similar phenomena occur in other grid cities like Chicago and Toronto, known as Chicagohenge and Torontohenge.