Manhattanhenge

English

Etymology

Blend of Manhattan +‎ Stonehenge. Coined by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson in 2002, in reference to the ancient English monument built in accordance with the sun's path.

Proper noun

Manhattanhenge

1. (US) A circumstance which occurs twice a year, during which the setting sun aligns with the east–west streets of the main street grid in the borough of Manhattan in New York City.

Further reading

• “Manhattanhenge”, in Dictionary.com Unabridged, Dictionary.com, LLC, 1995–present.