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MANHATTANHENGE RETURNS THURSDAY AND FRIDAY

May 28, 2014 | 10:42 PM
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Manhattanhenge
Manhattanhenge on West 72nd Street. Photo by Michael Huitt.

The celestial phenomenon known as Manhattanhenge returns on Thursday and Friday night, so expect people to stand in the middle of the street so they can take a photo in the two or three minutes when the view is best. If you’re in a car, don’t run them over!

Manhattanhenge is a rare celestial-spiritual phenomenon that occurs when the sun lines up perfectly with Manhattan’s East-West grid. Learn more about it from Neil DeGrasse Tyson here.

On Thursday, Manhattanhenge is set to occur at 8:16 p.m. and on Friday at 8:18 p.m.

Check out some previous Manhattanhenge pics here, and send us yours!

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Mike
Mike
11 years ago

Two consecutive days of Manhattanhenge? Welcome to deBlasio’s New York.

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Rebecca Elise
Rebecca Elise
11 years ago

**** only viewable for tenants who live in luxury buildings and are “qualified” ;-0

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Mike
Mike
11 years ago

Overcasthenge.

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Mike
Mike
11 years ago

Speaking of henges… https://youtu.be/DiFq_nk8pE0

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