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Economic Times
27-05-2025
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- Economic Times
What is Manhattanhenge? Here's date, time and best way to watch rare solar event in 2025
Manhattanhenge will return to New York City on May 28 and May 29, 2025. The event occurs when the sun aligns perfectly with the city's street grid. Viewers can expect more appearances on July 11 and 12. The phenomenon offers a rare view of the sun between skyscrapers. FILE - The sun sets as seen between buildings along 42nd Street in New York, May 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, file) Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads What is Manhattanhenge? Date and Time to Watch in 2025 Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Best Way to See Manhattanhenge FAQs A rare solar event called Manhattanhenge is set to return to New York City in 2025. It will take place on May 28 and 29. The event happens when the setting sun aligns with Manhattan's east-west street grid. Many people gather to watch and take pictures of this is when the sun sets directly in line with the city's street grid. The sunlight travels between the buildings. It makes the sun appear in the middle of the streets. People often take photos of this rare event. It happens only a few times each DeGrasse Tyson gave the name Manhattanhenge. He is a science communicator and the director of the Hayden Planetarium, media reports said. The name comes from a comparison to Stonehenge in England. Manhattanhenge happens due to the Earth's 23-degree tilt. The Earth's rotation changes the sun's position each day. Twice a year, the sun lines up with the city's grid. This creates the bright effect in the first event will happen on May 28. The half sun will appear along the street grid at 8:12 p.m. ET. On May 29, the full sun will be visible in perfect alignment at the same time. Another chance will come on July 11. The sun will align fully at 8:20 p.m. ET. The season ends on July 12 with a half sun view at 8:22 p.m. ET. These times were shared by Jackie Faherty, senior research scientist, American Museum of Natural History (AMNH).Those who want to watch should find a clear view down a wide east-west street. The best places are streets that offer an open view of the horizon. Many viewers arrive early to get a good spot. As the sun moves lower, it appears to pass slowly between the tall is when the sunset aligns with Manhattan's grid streets. It creates a visual of the sun centered between city best times are May 28 and 29, and July 11 and 12. The event happens around 8:12 to 8:22 p.m. ET.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
What is Manhattanhenge? Here's date, time and best way to watch rare solar event in 2025
What is Manhattanhenge? Date and Time to Watch in 2025 Live Events Best Way to See Manhattanhenge FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel A rare solar event called Manhattanhenge is set to return to New York City in 2025. It will take place on May 28 and 29. The event happens when the setting sun aligns with Manhattan's east-west street grid. Many people gather to watch and take pictures of this is when the sun sets directly in line with the city's street grid. The sunlight travels between the buildings. It makes the sun appear in the middle of the streets. People often take photos of this rare event. It happens only a few times each DeGrasse Tyson gave the name Manhattanhenge. He is a science communicator and the director of the Hayden Planetarium, media reports said. The name comes from a comparison to Stonehenge in England. Manhattanhenge happens due to the Earth's 23-degree tilt. The Earth's rotation changes the sun's position each day. Twice a year, the sun lines up with the city's grid. This creates the bright effect in the first event will happen on May 28. The half sun will appear along the street grid at 8:12 p.m. ET. On May 29, the full sun will be visible in perfect alignment at the same time. Another chance will come on July 11. The sun will align fully at 8:20 p.m. ET. The season ends on July 12 with a half sun view at 8:22 p.m. ET. These times were shared by Jackie Faherty, senior research scientist, American Museum of Natural History (AMNH).Those who want to watch should find a clear view down a wide east-west street. The best places are streets that offer an open view of the horizon. Many viewers arrive early to get a good spot. As the sun moves lower, it appears to pass slowly between the tall is when the sunset aligns with Manhattan's grid streets. It creates a visual of the sun centered between city best times are May 28 and 29, and July 11 and 12. The event happens around 8:12 to 8:22 p.m. ET.
