Episode 480
This Summer's Last 'Manhattanhenge'
Jackie Faherty, astronomer and educator at the American Museum of Natural History, explains the science behind "Manhattanhenge" -- the phenomenon in which the sun and street grid align in New York City.
July 12, 20248m 11s
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Show Notes
There's one final chance to see the sun and street grid align as "Manhattanhenge" occurs one last time until next year. Jackie Faherty, astronomer and educator at the American Museum of Natural History, explains the science behind it and invites listeners to attend the party the museum is throwing to celebrate.
Topics
american_museum_of_natural_historysummereducationlocal_wnycmanhattanhengesunscienceastronomy