NEW YORK– “Manhattanhenge” is back this weekend for the second and final time this year at sunset.
Manhattanhenge happens when the sun aligns with New York City‘s street grid as it sets. This means the sun can be seen between the buildings of Manhattan.
Friday night’s view was slightly obscured by cloud clover, but people flocked to the streets to see it all the same.
The show is best viewed on 14th Street, 23rd Street, 34th Street, 42nd Street and 57th Street.
WHY DO SUNRISE AND SUNSET TIMES CHANGE DURING THE YEAR?
Thousands of people go to see the sunset view twice a year, across four different days.
The first time this year was in late May. The sun aligned again on Friday and Saturday night.
The FOX Forecast Center said partly cloudy skies could slightly impact the view again Saturday evening.
Saturday evening Manhattanhenge forecast.
To get the best view, go just a few minutes before sunset. On Saturday, the precise time to be there will be 8:22 p.m.
On Friday, the sun was perfectly aligned with the grid, while on Saturday the sun will be slightly obscured.
According to the American Museum of Natural History, Manhattanhenge will also be viewable from Tudor City Overpass in Manhattan and Hunter’s Point South Park in Long Island City on Queens.
While this weekend is the final chance to see the show at sunset this year, the show returns at sunrise with early morning viewing dates in late November and mid-January bookended around the winter solstice.
