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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A river runs through rice fields
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The Twin Cities celebrate Pride
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Sleep tight, little hedgehog
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National Fossil Day
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American robin
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Springtime in the Mediterranean
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National Cherry Blossom Festival
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World Meteorological Day
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Mountains fit for a queen
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Red fox in the Netherlands
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Pamukkale, Turkey
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And the skies filled with bats…
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Celebrating the International Day of Forests
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The Roaches ridge in the Peak District, England
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Eastern grey kangaroos in Australia’s Kosciuszko National Park
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National Park Week continues
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Travel Sunday: Sintra, Portugal
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Happy Easter!
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Asteroid Day
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World Meteorological Day
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Busy building wetlands
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Te Rewa Rewa Bridge near New Plymouth, New Zealand
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Looking down on the Otter
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A magnificent monolith
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A truly American monument
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Take the plunge into 2021
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Take the Stairs Day
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Carnival comes to Olinda
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San Gimignano, Siena Tuscany, Italy
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Maybe we should be looking up
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