Big Apple Greeter

Save the Dates! Manhattanhenge 2026 is almost here:

Thursday, May 28: Half Sun | 8:14 PM
Friday, May 29: Full Sun | 8:13 PM
(Plus an encore on July 11th and 12th!)

What makes Manhattanhenge such a global sensation? While any city with a rectangular grid can identify days where the setting sun aligns with its streets, Manhattan is the perfect stage for this unique urban phenomenon.

Unlike other cities where curved roads might only cause a blinding glare, New York has the two essential ingredients for a "golden canyon":

✨ A Clear Horizon: A straight, unobstructed sightline across the Hudson River to New Jersey.
✨ Vertical Channels: Our iconic skyscrapers create a dramatic frame to funnel the setting sun, creating a striking photographic opportunity you won't find anywhere else.

📍 Best Viewing Spots:
Head to the wide cross-streets for the most cinematic views: 14th, 23rd, 34th, 42nd, or 57th Streets.

Want to see more of the city's hidden magic? Explore NYC through the eyes of a local by booking a walk with a Big Apple Greeter: https://www.bigapplegreeter.org/request-a-greeter

https://www.amnh.org/research/hayden-planetarium/manhattanhenge