Wednesday afternoon was an opportune time for visitors and residents of New York to witness the glorious “Manhattanhenge”. /VCG Photo

The Manhattanhenge or Manhattan Solstice refers to the time the sunset aligns with the street grid of the most densely populated borough of New York. The phenomenon happens at least twice a year – in May and July. /VCG Photo

A huge crowd gathered in Times Square and the streets of Manhattan to capture the astronomical phenomenon. The golden blanket descended at 8:12 p.m. on Wednesday, amazing onlookers and spurring them to bring out their smartphones and cameras. /VCG Photo

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson created the term “Manhattanhenge”, in reference to Stonehenge in the UK, parts of which completely align with the sunrise during the summer solstice. /VCG Photo