Manhattanhenge 2024: When and where to see the sunset in NYC

MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) – Manhattanhenge, the two-night celestial event when the sunset aligns perfectly with New York City’s street grid, will take place on the evenings of Tuesday and Wednesday this week.

The popular spectacle will appear on back-to-back nights. On Tuesday, May 28, the half-sun Manhattanhenge will appear on the grid at 8:13 p.m. On Wednesday, May 29, the full-sun Manhattanhenge will appear on the grid at 8:12 p.m.

The best streets to view it from in Manhattan are 14th Street, 23rd Street, 34th Street, 42nd Street and 57th Street, according to the American Museum of Natural History .

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, who coined the term Manhattanhenge, recommends viewers find a spot as far east as possible that still has views of New Jersey across the Hudson River.

Manhattanhenge can also be viewed from the Tudor City Overpass in Manhattan and Hunter’s Point South Park in Long Island City, Queens.

Manhattanhenge happens four days during the year in May and July.

Finn Hoogensen is a digital journalist who has covered local news for more than five years. He has been with PIX11 News since 2022. See more of his work here .

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