Manhattanhenge Sunset Over the Heart of New York City
by Vivienne Gucwa
Title
Manhattanhenge Sunset Over the Heart of New York City
Artist
Vivienne Gucwa
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Twice a year the sun sets in a dramatic fashion in New York City when it is perfectly aligned with the Manhattan east-west grid. This phenomenon is referred to as Manhattanhenge. This view overlooks 42nd Street from the Tudor City Overpass with a brilliant view of the Chrysler Building.
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May 7th, 2012
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Jim Wright
the sun setting at the end of the street. must have been close to an equinox. nice
Vivienne Gucwa replied:
Twice a year the sun sets this way in New York City when it is perfectly aligned with the Manhattan east-west grid. Thanks :).
Theresa Tahara
Spectacular image, Vivienne. I had never heard of Manhattanhenge but I am aware of this phenomenon at Stonehenge so the title fits perfectly. Well done. f/v ;-)
Vivienne Gucwa replied:
Thanks Theresa! It's become quite an event here over the last few years. People love to see the sun set like this. :)
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