In essence the island of Manhattan has a general north-south orientation and a street grid established in 1811 as the city was growing up the island. At four points in the year the rising or setting sun aligns with our east/west streets framing good old sol in our building canyons. Today is a sunrise Manhattanhenge so you may be reading this too late to catch the phenomenon. So write down May 28 in your date book now because that is the next “sunset” version. You have more time to get your camera ready, it is usually more spectacular (and for several days after) and you have time to plan your trip here if you don’t live here.
2018 will include the 20th anniversary of my move to this great city. This week and throughout the year I will be highlighting New York City topics in my blog.