Astronomical event could be Kaohsiung’s version of ‘Manhattanhenge’

Taiwan News
Date: 2018/10/20
By: Huang Tzu-ti, Taiwan News, Staff Writer

Setting sun in Kaohsiung (Edited CNA Photo)

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – Kaohsiung residents can expect to be wowed by a spectacular sunset on Nov. 11, forecast to occur at 5:15 pm on the day, according to Central Weather Bureau.

Qingnian 1st Road (青年一路) will be sealed off between section Minquan 1stRoad and Weiren Street from 4 pm to 6 pm to allow for a better and safer viewing experience for the solar phenomenon, Tourism Bureau of Kaohsiung said in a statement.

Kaohsiung shares a street grid pattern similar to that of Manhattan, NY, where twice per year the setting sun or the rising sun is aligned with the east-west streets of the city, creating a stunning spectacle dubbed as “Manhattanhenge” as the sun is framed by illuminated towering skyscrapers.    [FULL  STORY]