"Manhattanhenge 2024: Prime Viewing Spots and Dates in NYC"

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Manhattanhenge is a biannual event where the setting sun aligns with Manhattan's street grid, creating a stunning sunset framed by skyscrapers. Coined by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, this phenomenon draws crowds of spectators and photographers. The best viewing spot is on 42nd Street, and it occurs around the summer solstice.
- Manhattenhenge 2024: When and where to watch the solar spectacle NPR
- Manhattanhenge: Best Spots in New York To See Sun Phenomenon Newsweek
- Manhattanhenge 2024: When and where to watch in New York City WABC-TV
- Manhattanhenge 2024: Did NYC's city grid designers predict it? Fast Company
- Manhattanhenge returns to NYC: What is it and when can you see the sunset spectacle? USA TODAY
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