NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — The beautiful visual effect created when the sunset aligns with Manhattan's east/west street grid will bathe the city in gold Wednesday and Thursday.
Viewers can watch as the sunlight reflects off the metal and glass of Manhattan skyscrapers around 8:20 p.m. both days.
The phenomenon takes place twice a year around the end of May and mid-July.
People take photos and ride towards the setting sun during "Manhattanhenge" on July 13, 2011 in New York City. This semiannual occurrence was a half-sun Manhattanhenge, in which the setting sun aligns east-west with the street grid of the city.Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
The best spots to witness the effect are on 14th, 23rd, 34th, 42nd and 57th streets in Manhattan.
The Tudor City Overpass in Manhattan and Hunter's Point South Park in Long Island City are also good viewing spots.
Manhattanhenge viewing celebration high above the streets of New York on July 12, 2018 in New York City.Mike Pont/Getty Images for S.Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water
