When is the next Raleigh-henge?

The next Raleigh-henge alignment windows in Raleigh are: 10 Sept 2026 – 22 Sept 2026; 22 Sept 2026 – 3 Oct 2026; 11 Mar 2027 – 22 Mar 2027. Exact visibility depends on weather and the local skyline.

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Raleigh-henge: Raleigh

Sunset · Wednesday, 16 September 2026

07:14 PM EDT · Look toward W (273°)

Raleigh: sunset bearing across the year vs Hargett 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.

Raleigh-henge is the moment the rising or setting sun lines up with Hargett Street in Raleigh.

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

10 Sept 2026 – 22 Sept 2026Peak: 16 Sept 2026 · 07:14 PM EDT
21 Mar 2027 – 1 Apr 2027Peak: 26 Mar 2027 · 07:24 PM EDT

Sunrise alignment windows

22 Sept 2026 – 3 Oct 2026Peak: 27 Sept 2026 · 07:13 AM EDT
11 Mar 2027 – 22 Mar 2027Peak: 17 Mar 2027 · 07:30 AM EDT

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Reported by: wral.com

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