How to see Manhattanhenge 2025: Expert tips for catching New York's iconic sunset spectacle

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May 27, 2025, 6:00 PM

• •Manhattanhenge, a solar phenomenon, occurs when the sun aligns with Manhattan's street grid.
• •The 2025 Manhattanhenge season begins May 28th with the half sun, and full sun appearances on May 29th and July 11th.
• •Jackie Faherty from the American Museum of Natural History provides expert viewing tips for the event.
• •Popular viewing locations include 42nd Street and Gantry State Park in Queens.

Manhattanhenge, the alignment of the setting sun with Manhattan's street grid, will grace New York City streets in 2025. The season kicks off on May 28th, with the half sun visible, followed by the full sun on May 29th and July 11th. Expert advice from Jackie Faherty, a senior research scientist at the American Museum of Natural History, suggests prime viewing locations like 42nd Street and Gantry State Park. This unique event offers a stunning visual spectacle, drawing crowds to witness the sun 'kiss' the city's grid.

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