When is the next Austinhenge?

The next Austinhenge alignment windows in Austin are: 27 Oct 2026 – 11 Nov 2026; 31 Jan 2027 – 15 Feb 2027; 25 Apr 2027 – 12 May 2027. Exact visibility depends on weather and the local skyline.

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Documented phenomenon

Austinhenge: Austin

Sunrise · Tuesday, 3 November 2026

06:53 AM CST · Look toward E (108°)

Austin: sunrise bearing across the year vs West 4th Street

The dashed line is the street. Where the sun's curve touches it are the henge days. Drag across the year to move the sun.

Austinhenge is the moment the rising or setting sun lines up with West 4th Street in Austin.

The date above is the next time it happens, computed from the street's geometry. The windows further down list the full range of days the alignment holds.

Sunset alignment windows

25 Apr 2027 – 12 May 2027Peak: 3 May 2027 · 08:03 PM CDT
31 Jul 2027 – 17 Aug 2027Peak: 9 Aug 2027 · 08:11 PM CDT

Sunrise alignment windows

27 Oct 2026 – 11 Nov 2026Peak: 3 Nov 2026 · 06:53 AM CST
31 Jan 2027 – 15 Feb 2027Peak: 8 Feb 2027 · 07:24 AM CST

Street corridors

Reported by: houstonchronicle.com

Streethenge calculates geometric solar and lunar alignments. Visibility on site depends on weather, buildings, trees, terrain, safety, and access.