Manhattanhenge: Watch a Star Align

Twice a year, the sunset lines up with New York City’s street grid—making for spectacular views. Neil deGrasse Tyson, director of the Hayden Planetarium in New York, identified the cosmic event over a decade ago and coined it Manhattanhenge. In 2009, we watched the sun from 42nd street, along with about 50 other astronomical enthusiasts.


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Music by SYNTHAR. Production assistance from Laura Pelcher. Shot and produced by Flora Lichtman.

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Flora Lichtman was the host of the podcast Every Little Thing. She’s a former Science Friday multimedia producer.

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