Best viewing spot? 42nd Street near Times Square, where the setting sun lines up perfectly with Manhattan’s street grid.

📅 Summer 2026 dates:

May 28 at 8:14 PM ET — Half Sun on the Grid
May 29 at 8:13 PM ET — Full Sun on the Grid
July 11 at 8:20 PM ET — Full Sun on the Grid
July 12 at 8:21 PM ET — Half Sun on the Grid

Bring your camera, arrive early, and look west. New York City is about to put on one of its best natural light shows. 🌆