Shadows and the city! Manhattanhenge lights up New York's skyline. How and when to watch, capture nature's urban art
Hindustan TimesThe vibrant streets of New York City have witnessed a breathtaking phenomenon as the sun gracefully aligns with its towering skyscrapers. Known as Manhattanhenge, this mesmerizing event draws throngs of onlookers, both locals and tourists, who eagerly flock to capture the perfect image of the sun's golden rays bathing the city in a warm glow. The sun sets as seen from 42nd street in New York City, as Manhattanhenge, sometimes also referred to as Manhattan Solstice, the biannual natural event, when it is perfectly aligned with Manhattan’s numbered streets. The sun sets as seen through the middle of buildings along 42nd Street in New York during a phenomenon known as Manhattanhenge, Tuesday, May 30, 2023. The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation recommends streets like 57th Street, 42nd Street, 34th Street, 23rd Street, and 14th Street for a front-row seat to this captivating spectacle.
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