A few times each year, the rising and setting suns align with the east-west streets of Manhattan. It’s a phenomenon commonly referred to as "Manhattanhenge." While the exact timing varies slightly from one year to the next, it usually occurs a few weeks before and after the summer and winter solstices. Tonight’s sunset will find the full sun’s golden rays streaming directly through Manhattan"s major cross streets.
A day to celebrate the sun
Today in History
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Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act marks 42 years
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From the mind of Frank Gehry
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Harvest season begins
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It s harvest time on World Food Day
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Where the wildflowers grow
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An island for the birds
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Yellow-eyed penguins, Moeraki, New Zealand
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Salt of the earth
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Darwin Day
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Flag Day
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Arches National Park anniversary
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Te Rewa Rewa Bridge near New Plymouth, New Zealand
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Celebrating Mexico in a Cultural Capital
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Hello, harbinger of spring
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Ingenuity in action on the Santa Monica Pier
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New Years Eve in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Quebec City for Winter Carnival
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Presidents Day
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New Years Eve
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European Day of Parks
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Travel Sunday: San Francisco
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Iceland awaits the Yule Lads
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Christmas lights in Domaso, Lake Como, Italy
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Detroit Industry Murals by Diego Rivera
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Castle Day Japan
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Fish River Canyon, Namibia
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World Meerkat Day
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Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument anniversary
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Humpbacks return to the Inside Passage
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Take the plunge into 2021
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