Manhattanhenge 2025 Live Nation. Live from new york city we are waiting to see if this year we can finally see the full sun sunset on 42nd st. Twice per year, new yorkers and visitors are treated to a phenomenon known as manhattanhenge, when the setting sun aligns with the manhattan street grid and sinks below the horizon fram.more.

Twice each year, the setting sun aligns perfectly with manhattan’s street grid, illuminating the north and south sides of every cross street on the island. The days in which the sun aligns with the streets of a city.