Get ready for the stunning Manhattanhenge 2024 in NYC

Sky-watchers in NYC can see amazing sunsets along the Manhattan skyline that line up perfectly with the city's streets. This cool event is called Manhattanhenge and will happen for two nights this week. Tonight at 8:13 pm, there will be a half sun on the grid, where half of the sun is above the horizon and half is below. You can see this from streets like 14th, 23rd, 34th, 42nd, and 57th. You can also view it from places like Tudor City Overpass and Hunter's Point South Park. Manhattanhenge occurs when the setting sun lines up exactly with the city's street grid, creating a beautiful light across the buildings. This has been happening since the city started, but the term "Manhattanhenge" was made up by Neil deGrasse Tyson in 2001. The next viewings will be on July 12 at 8:20 pm and July 13 at 8:21 pm. Dr. Jackie Faherty suggests finding a wide street to get the best view. Manhattanhenge is a special event in NYC where the sunset lines up with the city's streets. It looks like the sun is setting right between the buildings. This happens about four times a year, twice in spring and twice in summer. Many people come to watch and take pictures. In winter, there's a similar event called "Reverse Manhattanhenge" when the sunrise lines up with the grid. The best streets to see Manhattanhenge are 14th, 42nd, and 57th. The best times to watch are 8:18 pm on Tuesday or 8:19 pm on Wednesday. The weather for Manhattanhenge tonight looks good with clear skies and cool temperatures in the low 60s. You can check out photos of Manhattanhenge from the past years and share your own with CBS New York.