Manhattanhenge did not disappoint, as the edges of buildings grew bright, anticipating the sun to wax into view. But more so of note, was the gathering of humanity: the people crowded onto Tudor City bridge with barely a sightline, the adventurous (like us) in the middle of 42nd street, the Tudor City residents claiming the [...]
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IN PICTURES: Manhattanhenge
Posted in manhattan, tagged city planning, equinox, manhattan, manhattanhenge, new york city, solstice, stonehenge, street grid, streets, sun, tudor city, urban on July 13, 2009 | 5 Comments »
MANHATTAN-HENGE
Posted in manhattan, tagged BRT, bus rapid transit, city planning, equinox, Kate Ascher, manhattan, manhattanhenge, MTA, new york city, planning, second avenue subway, solstice, stonehenge, street grid, streets, sun, The Works, urban on July 7, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Twice a year, the sun falls into exact alignment with the Manhattan street grid, offering incredible sunsets that fully illuminate the cross-streets. The most dramatic photographs could arguably be taken amidst the notable architecture on 34th and 42nd street, as seen here:
This phenomenon has been nicknamed “Manhattanhenge” for its similarity to Stonehenge – but this [...]
