City henge
Manhattanhenge: New York
Manhattanhenge is the moment the rising or setting sun lines up with West 42nd Street in New York. The dates below are computed geometrically for that axis, using the same calculation as the interactive map.
Sunset alignment windows
- 9 Jul 2026 – 24 Jul 2026Peak: 11 Jul 2026 · 20:19 EDT
- 21 May 2027 – 9 Jul 2027Peak: 1 Jun 2027 · 20:12 EDT
Sunrise alignment windows
- 18 Nov 2026 – 15 Dec 2026Peak: 28 Nov 2026 · 07:06 EST
- 28 Dec 2026 – 25 Jan 2027Peak: 15 Jan 2027 · 07:27 EST
Also seen along: 14th Street, 23rd Street, 34th Street, 57th Street
Streethenge calculates geometric solar and lunar alignments. Visibility on site depends on weather, buildings, trees, terrain, safety, and access.