When is the next Phoenixhenge?

The next Phoenixhenge alignment windows in Phoenix are: 15 Sept 2026 – 27 Sept 2026; 16 Sept 2026 – 28 Sept 2026; 14 Mar 2027 – 26 Mar 2027. Exact visibility depends on weather and the local skyline.

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Documented phenomenon

Phoenixhenge: Phoenix

Sunrise · Monday, 21 September 2026

06:22 AM MST · Look toward E (90°)

Phoenix: sunrise bearing across the year vs West Washington 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.

Phoenixhenge is the moment the rising or setting sun lines up with West Washington Street in Phoenix.

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

16 Sept 2026 – 28 Sept 2026Peak: 22 Sept 2026 · 06:18 PM MST
14 Mar 2027 – 26 Mar 2027Peak: 20 Mar 2027 · 06:32 PM MST

Sunrise alignment windows

15 Sept 2026 – 27 Sept 2026Peak: 21 Sept 2026 · 06:22 AM MST
17 Mar 2027 – 28 Mar 2027Peak: 22 Mar 2027 · 06:37 AM MST

Street corridors

Also seen along: West Adams Street, West Jefferson Street

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