Manhattanhenge mania returns this Friday and Saturday to 'kiss the grid'

On Friday and Saturday, New Yorkers have their last chance to see Manhattanhenge this year.

Here’s a rundown of where and when you can see the show at sunset, including in the Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn.

Faherty recommends getting to a viewing spot at least 30 minutes early to get the “full effect,” which begins 10 to 15 minutes before sunset. The sun will seemingly appear out of nowhere.

“The light is beautiful for a while after because sunsets are the golden hour of the day,” she said. “The whole thing captivates you for a solid 10 minutes.”

The term Manhattanhenge was coined by celebrated astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. He was inspired by a trip in his youth to Stonehenge, which was built to align with the sun during the solstice.

Manhattan’s rectangular grid is oriented about 30 degrees due north, and much like Stonehenge, it aligns with the sun before and after the summer solstice.

A word of caution: The forecast calls for rain on Friday and Saturday, which would obscure the show. The event at the American Museum of Natural History will happen rain or shine and will be preceded by a ticketed presentation on the phenomenon with 3-D glasses.

New Yorkers who miss Manhattanhenge this year will have to wait until May 28, 2025 at 8:13 p.m., or catch a reverse Manhattanhenge, which is when the sunrise aligns with the city grid. This will occur on Nov. 29-30 and Jan. 11-12.