Uploaded July 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In 2026, Manhattanhenge occurs on: Thursday, May 28, at 8:14 pm ET (half Sun) / Friday, May 29, 8:13 pm ET (full Sun), and Saturday, July 11, 8:20 pm ET (full Sun) / Sunday, July 12, 8:21 pm ET (half Sun).
In 2020, the Museum presented this live program about the phenomenon of the Sun aligning with Manhattan's street grid. Join us on this virtual flight across the city’s streets with Museum astrophysicist Jackie Faherty.
Explore the world and space from the safety of your couch with our playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrfcruGtplwG5sRg8FEVZRa8pOVQ8cUz_
#LearnWithMe #Manhattanhenge #NYC #Planetarium #TheSun
As the Sun sets around the time of the summer solstice, it perfectly aligns with Manhattan's east-west numbered streets, creating a radiant glow of light across New York City’s brick and steel canyons. Learn about the history and astronomy behind this spectacular light display and what makes Manhattanhenge a unique urban phenomenon.
To discover the best spots and times for 2022 Manhattanhenge viewing, and get more details about the phenomenon from Neil deGrasse Tyson, visit: amnh.org/our-research/hayden-planetarium/resources/manhattanhenge
Image: "Manhattanhenge 2016" by slgckgc is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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In 2026, Manhattanhenge occurs on: Thursday, May 28, at 8:14 pm ET (half Sun) / Friday, May 29, 8:13 pm ET (full Sun), and Saturday, July 11, 8:20 pm ET (full Sun) / Sunday, July 12, 8:21 pm ET (half Sun).
In 2020, the Museum presented this live program about the phenomenon of the Sun aligning with Manhattan's street grid. Join us on this virtual flight across the city’s streets with Museum astrophysicist Jackie Faherty.
Explore the world and space from the safety of your couch with our playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrfcruGtplwG5sRg8FEVZRa8pOVQ8cUz_
#LearnWithMe #Manhattanhenge #NYC #Planetarium #TheSun
As the Sun sets around the time of the summer solstice, it perfectly aligns with Manhattan's east-west numbered streets, creating a radiant glow of light across New York City’s brick and steel canyons. Learn about the history and astronomy behind this spectacular light display and what makes Manhattanhenge a unique urban phenomenon.
To discover the best spots and times for 2022 Manhattanhenge viewing, and get more details about the phenomenon from Neil deGrasse Tyson, visit: amnh.org/our-research/hayden-planetarium/resources/manhattanhenge
Image: "Manhattanhenge 2016" by slgckgc is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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