New Yorkers gather to marvel at rare spectacular phenomenon when the sun sets in line with the city’s skyscrapers
Manhattanhenge is the name given for when the setting sun aligns with the city's east-west streets in a phenomenon similar to that which occurs at Stonehenge
Michael Morrow for News Corp Australia Network
FOR the second time this year, the so-called "Manhattanhenge" made its appearance in New York, with thousands flooding the streets to see the spectacular solar phenomenon.
It's the name given for when the setting sun aligns with the east-west streets of the city’s street grid system.
It's similar to Stonehenge in Salisbury where the sun, on the solstice, sets in alignment with the stones.
Manhattanhenge happens at either side of the summer solstice, when the sun reaches its greatest height in the sky usually around May 28 and July 12.
Thousands of people dodged traffic to get the best photos of the solar phenomenon.
Here are some of the best images of the day...
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Crowds gather to take pictures of the spectacular solar phenomenon known as Manhattanhenge which occurs when the sun sets in line with the city skyscrapers just twice a yearCredit: Reuters
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Manhattanhenge is the name given for when the setting sun aligns with the east-west streets of the city’s street grid systemCredit: EPA
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The phenomenon is similar to that which occurs at Stonehenge in Salisbury where the sun, on the solstice, sets in alignment with the stonesCredit: www.mediadrumworld.com
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A man takes a photo with his phone as the sun sets over Manhattan aligned exactly with the streets in a phenomenon known as ManhattanhengeCredit: Reuters
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People take a selfie as the sun sets over Manhattan. The phenomenon happens at either side of the summer solstice, when the sun reaches its greatest height in the sky usually around May 28 and July 12Credit: Reuters
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Thousands of people dodged traffic to get the best photos of the solar phenomenonCredit: Reuters
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The sun is seen setting behind the New York skyline during the Manhattanhenge, a twice a year occurrence either side of the solsticeCredit: EPA
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The Manhattan phenomenon is similar to Stonehenge (above) in Salisbury where the sun, on the solstice, sets in line with the stonesCredit: SWNS - Bristol +44 (0)1179066550
