Today marked another occurrence of Manhattanhenge, which was one of my favorite non-official holidays when we were living in New York: with the right weather, the sun aligns just perfectly with with the east-west grid of the island such that the setting sun alights the roads and the sides of the window-laden buildings, blinding drivers, and prompting piles of onlookers to rush into busy intersections and bask in its glow.
Hopefully it’s not too overcast! If you’re in town, the best views can be found on 14th, 23rd, 34th, 42nd, and 57th streets. It happens twice a year.
Check out this link for some favorite photos from last year, when we were in the fray.
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