'Manhattanhenge' makes New York glow at sunset

NEW YORK, July 12 (UPI) -- The phenomenon known as "Manhattanhenge" returned to New York City at sunset Monday, lighting city streets in a golden glow.

Dubbed Manhattanhenge by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson as a take on Britain's Stonehenge, the event occurs as two-day events at two different points during the summer when the sun lines up exactly with the street grid of Manhattan and sends rays of light between the buildings.

West-to-east-running streets bathed in the glow at sunset. People stopped to watch and take pictures on 14th, 23rd, 34th and 42nd streets.

New Yorkers will get another chance to see it at 8:20 p.m. on Tuesday, with a half sun appearing on the horizon.