When is the next California Street henge?

The next California Street henge alignment windows in San Francisco are: 26 Feb 2027 – 9 Mar 2027; 3 Apr 2027 – 14 Apr 2027; 29 Aug 2027 – 10 Sept 2027. Exact visibility depends on weather and the local skyline.

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Documented phenomenon

California Street henge: San Francisco

Sunset · Thursday, 4 March 2027

05:58 PM PST · Look toward W (261°)

San Francisco: sunset bearing across the year vs California 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.

California Street henge is the moment the rising or setting sun lines up with California Street in San Francisco.

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

26 Feb 2027 – 9 Mar 2027Peak: 4 Mar 2027 · 05:58 PM PST
4 Oct 2027 – 15 Oct 2027Peak: 10 Oct 2027 · 06:32 PM PDT

Sunrise alignment windows

3 Apr 2027 – 14 Apr 2027Peak: 8 Apr 2027 · 06:52 AM PDT
29 Aug 2027 – 10 Sept 2027Peak: 4 Sept 2027 · 06:49 AM PDT

Street corridors

Also seen along: Sacramento Street, Pine Street

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