Manhattanhenge 2014 July Forecasts: It's Going To Be Clear Skies For Manhattan Solstice [REPORT]

A beautiful sunset was supposed to precisely liht the Manhattan street grid from west to east on May 29. However, cloudy skies inconveniently interrupted one of the coolest naturaly phenomenons to occur in New York City. Thankfully, the incredible sight known as Manhattanhenge happens twice every year. The second Manhattanhenge will take place from July 11 through July 12. More importantly, we will be enjoying clear skies through Saturday!

At precisely 8:24 p.m. on Friday evening, the full sun will sit right over the grid. On Saturday, the sun half the sun will sit right on the horizon at 8:25 p.m. and pierce a dazzling ray of light across Midtown's valley of skyscrapers.

"A rare and beautiful sight," said American Museum of Natural History astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. "These two days happen to correspond with Memorial Day and Baseball's All Star break. Future anthropologists might conclude that, via the Sun, the people who called themselves Americans worshiped War and Baseball."

According to Neil deGrasse Tyson, the best spots to experience the Manhattanhenge phenomenon include 14th Street, 23rd Street, 34th Street, 42nd Street, and 57th Street. Our favorite locations are 34th Street and 42nd Street, as the presence of the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building will make Manhattanhenge even more stunning. We recommend curious New Yorkers to find prime viewing spots as far east as possible without losing sight of New Jersey in the horizon.

According to Business Insider, people heading out to see Manhattanhenge tonight are recommended to arrive thirty minutes in advance to ensure a prime viewing spot. Don't forget to bring a friend and a camera! If you get it just right, you're going to have a new Facebook picture that's going to be hard to beat!