Manhattanhenge will provide a spectacular spectacle for New Yorkers as well as tourists who are spending Memorial Day in New York City on Monday.
Manhattanhenge is a combination of the words “Manhattan”, “Stonehenge” and “Manhattan.” It occurs twice a year when the sun’s rays align with the grid in the city, casting golden rays on the streets. Several of the stones in Stonehenge experience perfect alignment with the sun during summer and winter solstice, which is why the event takes its name from the rock formation.
Manhattanhenge’s sunset can stop the borough in its tracks as residents and visitors alike rush to catch a glimpse of the city awash with golden light.
According to the American Museum of Natural History, this year’s Manhattanhenge dates coincide with Memorial Day and Major League Baseball All-Star Break.
“For the next two days, when the Sun sets in the grid, the half of the disk will be above the horizon and the other half below. I prefer photographs. The day after offers Manhattanhenge moments. But at sunset you will instead find the entire ball of Sun on the horizon. Neil deGrasse Tyson is the director of the American Museum of Natural History Hayden Planetarium .
Manhattanhenge will be visible at 8:13 pm. On Monday, 8:13 p.m. ET and on Thursday, 13 July at 8:21 pm. ET.
You can see the full sun effect on Tuesday, 8:12 pm. ET, and on Wednesday 12th July at 8:20 pm. ET.
The museum recommends that you watch the event from Manhattan’s 14th Street or 23rd Street.
