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Manhattanhenge Returns: Catch Stunning Sunset Alignments!

5/6/2025

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Manhattanhenge graces New York City once again, lighting up the skyline with stunning sunset alignments from May 28 to July 12. For the best views, head to 42nd Street or the Tudor City Overpass. Astronomer Jackie Faherty advises early arrival to soak in the magic, while meteor showers and the International Space Station add to the celestial spectacle.

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Manhattanhenge graces New York City once again, lighting up the skyline with stunning sunset alignments from May 28 to July 12. For the best views, head to 42nd Street or the Tudor City Overpass. Astronomer Jackie Faherty advises early arrival to soak in the magic, while meteor showers and the International Space Station add to the celestial spectacle.