Manhattanhenge is a name for a phenomenon in which the setting sun aligns with the east–west streets of Manhattan in New York City, similar to how it sets between the stones of Stonehenge. This phenomenon occurs four times a year: twice before the summer solstice and twice after. During Manhattanhenge, the sun can be seen centered between the buildings of Manhattan as it sets. Typically, the term Manhattanhenge refers specifically to the setting-sun version of the phenomenon, which occurs some time before and after the northern hemisphere’s summer solstice (occurring around June 21). The less popular rising-sun version, which occurs around the winter solstice (around December 21), is often referred to as reverse Manhattanhenge. 🗓 When is Manhattanhenge? The dates of Manhattanhenge change every year, but it typically occurs two times in the weeks before the summer solstice and two times in the weeks after. In 2024, the dates of Manhattanhenge are likely to be May 29, May 30, July 11, and July 12.