Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 6, 2014

Manhattanhenge: A New York City Sunset

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 6, 2014 is “Manhattanhenge: A New York City Sunset,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Neil deGrasse Tyson ( AMNH )). The original explanation runs about 186 words.

From the explanation

“This coming Saturday, if it is clear, well placed New Yorkers can go outside at sunset and watch their city act like a modern version of Stonehenge . Manhattan ‘s streets will flood dramatically with sunlight just as the Sun sets precisely at each street’s western end.”

— APOD editors, July 6, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 6, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Neil deGrasse Tyson ( AMNH )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 186 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 6, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-july-6-manhattanhenge-a-new-york-city-sunset

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