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Monday, May 30, 2011 - 11:33 PM

Manhattanhenge (Kate Hinds/WNYC)

PHOTOS. Take a peek at the twice annual phenomenon known as Manhattanhenge where the sun sets in perfect alignment with the Manhattan street grid. Named after Stonehenge in England, the city's version comes every May 30 and July 12. On Monday, New Yorkers observed the sunset at 8:17 p.m.

Kate Hinds/WNYC
Manhattanhenge
Kate Hinds/WNYC
Manhattanhenge
Kate Hinds/WNYC
Manhattanhenge
Kate Hinds/WNYC
Manhattanhenge
Kate Hinds/WNYC
Manhattanhenge
Kate Hinds/WNYC
Manhattanhenge
Kate Hinds/WNYC
Manhattanhenge
Kate Hinds/WNYC
Manhattanhenge

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Comments [2]

Jennifer from NYC

Looks like everyone captured the moment. I have a similar crowd shot on my blog...posted pics taken at 42nd St. and Fifth Ave.: http://ow.ly/57b2O. Enjoy!

May. 31 2011 08:18 PM
lynda Hansen from NYC

Thanks for the heads up. I've seen this amazing sight before, but I missed it last night. I've have marked my calendar for July 12tht!!!!!

May. 31 2011 12:48 PM

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