Manhattanhenge on a Perfect Night: Pictures

A view of the 'Manhattanhenge' sunset from Hunters Point South Park in Queens. 'Manhattanhenge' is created when the setting sun aligns with the city's street grid. Drew Angerer/Getty Images

The sun sets over Manhattan, aligned exactly with the streets in a phenomenon known as Manhattanhenge. REUTERS/Mark Kauzlarich

Manhattanhenge in Times Square. Gary Hershorn

A view of the 'Manhattanhenge' sunset from Hunters Point South Park, Queens. Drew Angerer/Getty Images

People take a selfie as the sun sets behind Times Square. REUTERS/Mark Kauzlarich

The sun setting behind Times Square. Gary Hershorn

People crowd 42nd Street near Times Square to take pictures as the sun sets over Manhattan. REUTERS/Mark Kauzlarich

Manhattanhenge in Times Square. REUTERS/Mark Kauzlarich

The 'Manhattanhenge' sunset from Hunters Point South Park, Queens. Drew Angerer/Getty Images

A woman crosses the street as the sun sets over Manhattan. REUTERS/Mark Kauzlarich

Manhattanhenge as seen from Times Square. REUTERS/Mark Kauzlarich

A man records video of the 'Manhattanhenge' sunset from Hunters Point South Park. Drew Angerer/Getty Images

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