Astrophysicist at @AMNH. Enthusiast for bringing the cosmos to the public @backyardworlds #womeninscience #BDNYC #manhattanhenge #astronomy #scicomm
#Manhattanhenge is a name given to the days of the year when the sun sets perfectly aligned with the grid of Manhattan. So perfectly aligned with the cross streets where iconic buildings will beautifully frame the sun just as it touches the horizon. I also call it a "grid kiss" 