Color Factory Manhattanhenge Confetti Accumulation
A Tribute to New York’s Most Magical Sunset
Coined by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, the phenomenon known as “Manhattanhenge” occurs only twice a year when the setting summer sun magically aligns with the gridded east-west streets of the island. The silvery skyscrapers lining these streets act like the pillars of Stonehenge—vertically framing the horizon and reflecting its colors in a stunning symphony of symmetry and sunset shades. On these rare summer nights, thousands of New Yorkers gather along 14th, 23rd, 34th, 42nd, and 57th Streets to witness this spectacle of burning oranges, bright pinks, and shocking purples as a simultaneous hush falls over the city that never sleeps.
Manhattanhenge 2025 Dates
- May 28th at 8:19 p.m. – Half Sun
- May 29th at 8:20 p.m. – Full Sun
- July 12 at 8:29 p.m. – Full Sun
- July 13 at 8:28 p.m. – Half Sun
🌆Full Sun: The entire solar disk is visible.
🌆Half Sun: The sun is partially visible above the horizon.
Best Viewing Locations
Choose any east-west street with an open view of the horizon across the Hudson River.
- 14th St & Broadway
- 23rd St & Broadway
- 34th St & Fifth Ave
- 42nd St & Third Ave
- 57th St & Eighth Ave
Pro tip: Arrive at least 30 minutes early to grab a good spot and prep your camera!
Don’t Miss Reverse Manhattanhenge
In winter, Reverse Manhattanhenge offers a sunrise version of the spectacle—when the city wakes to light spilling through its streets around 7:00 a.m.
- November 29, 2025
- November 30, 2025