Manhattanhenge

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson coined the term Manhattanhenge in 1996, inspired by its likeness to Stonehenge, where the sun aligns with concentric circles of vertical stones on each of the solstices.

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But the best place to see Manhattanhenge is the overhead crosswalk in Tudor City, where you avoid having to dodge traffic to get a great view.

Manhattanhenge 2009 aka TBTAM 2009

This year, Manhattanhenge is May 29/30 and July 11/12.

Manhattanhenge 2008 aka TBTAM 2008

The term Manhattanhenge was coined by astrophysicist and Hayden Planetarium director Neil Degrasse Tyson in 2002.

Manhattanhenge 2007 aka TBTAM 2007

Speaking of sunsets, I believe the "Manhattan solstice"/"Manhattanhenge" is coming up this month, although I don't know if it's definitely on May 28 this year.

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SPACE. com -- Solar Alignments Cause 'Manhattanhenge' This Weekend

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Manhattanhenge 2009 aka TBTAM 2009

These are some particularly nice Manhattanhenge photos -

Manhattanhenge 2009 aka TBTAM 2009

Good places to view Manhattanhenge are 14th, 23rd, 34th. 42nd, and 57th street, all of which head straight across without obstruction.

Manhattanhenge 2009 aka TBTAM 2009

Here are this year's Manhattanhenge dates from Astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse, who coined the term for the phenomenon -

Manhattanhenge 2009 aka TBTAM 2009