New York est un endroit idéal pour voir le coucher du soleil toute l'année, mais il y a des jours où il est particulièrement à couper le souffle. Manhattanhenge est l'un des moments les plus mémorables et pittoresques de l'été. Des centaines de personnes se rassemblent dans les rues pour observer cet événement incroyablement beau.
When is Manhattanhenge
Deux fois par an, le soleil s'aligne exactement sur la terre entre les bâtiments de Manhattan. Puisque notre planète tourne, le soleil se couche à un angle différent chaque jour. La grille rectangulaire de Manhattan permet ce phénomène à la fin mai et à la mi-juillet.
Best places to see Manhattanhenge
Les meilleurs endroits pour assister à Manhattanhenge dans sa beauté sont les 14ème, 23ème, 34ème, 42ème et 57ème Rues. Prenez votre appareil photo et trouvez un endroit dans la rue avec une belle vue!
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NYC sunsets and sunrises are stunning all year round, but never better than Manhattanhenge. Now that you have Manhattanhenge dates and locations, plan your visit ahead. Have a look at the map and book the most convenient deals.
Infos pratiques
What day is Manhattanhenge?
Manhattanhenge sunset: May 29 Half Sun on the grid; May 30 Full Sun on the grid; July 11 Full Sun on the grid; July 12 Half Sun on the grid. Manhattanhenge sunrise: November 29–30 and January 11–12. Afficher plus
Why is it called Manhattanhenge?
The word “Manhattanhenge” is a word blend of "Manhattan" and "Stonehenge." The term was coined by Neil deGrasse Tyson, a world-known astrophysicist and a native New Yorker. He was inspired by his childhood visit to Stonehenge, a prehistoric monument in England where stones are aligned with the sun at a particular time of the year. Afficher plus
How often is Manhattanhenge?
Manhattanhenge sunset occurs four times a year: at sunset on May 29–May 30 and July 11–July 12, and at sunrise on November 29–30 and January 11–12. Afficher plus
What street is Manhattanhenge?
Manhattanhenge sunset: 14th St & Broadway (close to Union Square); 23rd St & Broadway (close to the Flatiron Building); 34th St & Fifth Avenue (close to the Empire State Building); 42nd St & Third Avenue (with great views of the Chrysler Building and the Park Avenue Viaduct where it crosses above 42nd St); 57th St & Eighth Avenue (close to the Hearst Building). Manhattanhenge sunrise: 5th Avenue and 41st Street. Afficher plus
