Manhattanhenge: next dates and times
Short answer: The next Manhattanhenge is on 28 May 2027 (sunset 20:18, local time). In 2027 the dates are 28 May 2027 and 30 May 2027 and 13 Jul 2027 and 14 Jul 2027.
Twice a year the setting sun lines up with Manhattan's east-west street grid, which is rotated about 29° from true north. The sun sits between the buildings at the end of the street.
Upcoming dates
| Date | What | Time (local) |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 28 May 2027 | Half sun on the horizon | Sunset 20:18 |
| Sun 30 May 2027 | Full sun on the horizon | Sunset 20:18 |
| Tue 13 Jul 2027 | Full sun on the horizon | Sunset 20:25 |
| Wed 14 Jul 2027 | Half sun on the horizon | Sunset 20:27 |
| Sat 27 May 2028 | Half sun on the horizon | Sunset 20:18 |
| Mon 29 May 2028 | Full sun on the horizon | Sunset 20:17 |
| Wed 12 Jul 2028 | Full sun on the horizon | Sunset 20:25 |
| Thu 13 Jul 2028 | Half sun on the horizon | Sunset 20:27 |
| Mon 28 May 2029 | Half sun on the horizon | Sunset 20:18 |
| Tue 29 May 2029 | Full sun on the horizon | Sunset 20:17 |
| Thu 12 Jul 2029 | Full sun on the horizon | Sunset 20:26 |
| Sat 14 Jul 2029 | Half sun on the horizon | Sunset 20:26 |
Where to stand
Stand as far east as you can on 14th, 23rd, 34th, 42nd or 57th Street with a clear view to New Jersey. The Tudor City overpass on 42nd Street and 34th Street near the Empire State Building are the classic spots; police often close them.
Arrive 30 to 45 minutes early. Clouds over New Jersey cancel the show; the days either side still look good.
Questions
When is Manhattanhenge 2027?
The next Manhattanhenge is on 28 May 2027 (sunset 20:18, local time). In 2027 the dates are 28 May 2027 and 30 May 2027 and 13 Jul 2027 and 14 Jul 2027.
Where is the best place to see Manhattanhenge?
Stand as far east as you can on 14th, 23rd, 34th, 42nd or 57th Street with a clear view to New Jersey. The Tudor City overpass on 42nd Street and 34th Street near the Empire State Building are the classic spots; police often close them.
Does weather matter for Manhattanhenge?
Yes: you need a clear view of the western horizon. Arrive 30 to 45 minutes early. Clouds over New Jersey cancel the show; the days either side still look good.
Calculated from the sun's position (Meeus) for New York, USA; times are local (America/New_York). Buildings, hills and haze can shift what you see by a few minutes.