Henge Finder

4 months ago

A 'henge' occurs when the sun sets perfectly aligned with a street, creating a dramatic view, similar to Manhattanhenge in New York.
To find the next henge for your street, use the provided tool and check the 'How Do Henges Work?' tab for more details.
For the best henge view, choose a long, straight east-west oriented street with a clear horizon view. Avoid intersections for faster results.
Example streets known for henges include locations in New York, Chicago, and Amsterdam.
The sun's setting position changes with the seasons, aligning perfectly with correctly angled streets only a few days each year, creating a henge.
Earth's axial tilt of ~23.5° causes seasonal changes and makes henges possible by shifting the sunset's angle across the horizon throughout the year.

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