Interactive Map Helps You Find Roads Aligned With Setting Sun
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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- You may have heard of the Manhattenhenge, where the solstice sunset aligns with certain streets for once or twice a year, but did you know there are spots in the Twin Cities where you can also view this phenomenon?
Now, there's an interactive map that helps you find those roads.
If you happen to be in NYC today, it's #Manhattenhenge starting at sunset! https://t.co/zUAzOmNSnX pic.twitter.com/D0DGZEjbyL
— Treehugger Animals (@TreehuggerTwo) May 30, 2017
For example, in downtown Minneapolis, parts of 10th, 9th, 3rd and 2nd streets have these viewing points – as well as Washington Avenue.
The map is not limited to the Twin Cities, too. It extends out over 30 miles in every direction.
The sunset in Minneapolis on Wednesday is expected at 9:03 p.m.
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