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the solstice that lights up the streets of New York

In an instant, thousands of people filled the streets of Times Square, this Wednesday, May 30, to admire one of the most beautiful sights visible in New York: the “Manhattanhenge”. This natural phenomenon occurs when the sun sets in line with the streets of the city. On the skyline, a ray of light crosses the buildings from west to east to the delight of tourists and the New York population.

The solstice, which owes its name to the island of Manhattan and at the megalithic monument Stonehenge, located in England, only occurs four times a year. On its first annual appearance, on May 29, clouds obstructed the sky and deprived the inhabitants of this magical moment. This event will happen again in July 2018 in two different forms: on July 12, when all the sun will touch the horizon and on July 13, when only half of the sun will set under the amazed eyes of the most curious.

A moment to immortalize

If the rays of light disappear in the space of a few minutes, Internet users decide to capture this rare moment. Armed with their camera, they share their most beautiful images on social networks. Evidenced by the hashtag #Manhattanhenge on Instagram, which includes thousands of photos of the solstice. A date to remember for your next trip to New York!

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