Manhattanhenge 2026 is visible tonight in NYC. Here's the forecast and where to get the best view.
If you missed Manhattanhenge in May, this is your last chance to get a glimpse of the phenomenon in 2026.
Manhattanhenge happens when the sunset aligns with the New York City street grid.
It typically happens for two days at the end of May and two days in July.
Where to see Manhattanhenge
Sunday will feature a half-sun alignment at 8:21 p.m. The full-sun alignment occurred one minute earlier on Saturday night.
The American Museum of Natural History says to find a spot as far east as possible with views of New Jersey across the Hudson River.
Museum officials advise five locations for the best views:
- 14th Street
- 23rd Street
- 34th Street
- 42nd Street
- 57th Street
Manhattanhenge forecast
Sunday is sure to be the better half of the weekend for viewing Manhattanhenge.
Mainly clear skies will allow for near perfect conditions to view the half-sun alignment for the last time this summer.
The Manhattanhenge Effect
The Manhattanhenge Effect happens when the sun looks like it's setting perfectly between buildings on the city's skyline.
If you miss Sunday's viewing, you'll have to wait until 2027 for the next event.
Pictures from May
Crowds of people gathered in Times Square to take pictures during the spectacle on May 28 and 29. People stopped in their tracks along 42nd Street to capture the moment in photos.
