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"Manhattanhenge 2024: NYC's Iconic Sunset Returns"

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"Manhattanhenge 2024: NYC's Iconic Sunset Returns"
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Manhattanhenge is a biannual event where the setting sun aligns perfectly with Manhattan's street grid, creating a stunning visual effect. Coined by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, this phenomenon occurs around the summer solstice and draws large crowds eager to capture the golden hour light framed by the city's skyscrapers. The best viewing spot is on 42nd Street, but it can be challenging to see from below 14th Street.

Topics:nationscience-and-nature#astronomy#manhattanhenge#neil-degrasse-tyson#new-york-city#science-and-nature#sunset
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  1. New Yorkers have had a chance to take in a spectacular sunset  NPR
  2. Manhattanhenge 2024: When and where to watch in New York City  WABC-TV
  3. New York City's sunset phenomenon Manhattanhenge returns for first time this year  Fox Weather
  4. Manhattanhenge 2024: Did NYC's city grid designers predict it?  Fast Company
  5. Here Comes Manhattanhenge 2024: When and Where to Watch  The New York Times

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