chicagohenge

Photos: Chicagohenge 2021 Phenomenon Captured

Chicagohenge marks the point when the sunrise or set happens almost precisely between buildings on Chicago's east- and west-facing streets.

Ivonne Ramírez, NBCChicago.com

Twice a year, in time with the change of seasons, an astronomical event called Chicagohenge sends startling views of the sunrise and sunset between downtown Chicago buildings.

Chicagohenge sunset between downtown Chicago buildings.
Ivonne Ramírez, NBCChicago.com
Chicagohenge sunset between downtown Chicago buildings.
Ivonne Ramírez, NBCChicago.com
Chicagohenge sunset between downtown Chicago buildings.
Ivonne Ramírez, NBCChicago.com
Chicagohenge sunset between downtown Chicago buildings.
Ivonne Ramírez, NBCChicago.com
Chicagohenge sunset between downtown Chicago buildings.
Ivonne Ramírez, NBCChicago.com
Chicagohenge sunset between downtown Chicago buildings.
Ivonne Ramírez, NBCChicago.com
Chicagohenge sunset between downtown Chicago buildings.
Ivonne Ramírez, NBCChicago.com
Ivonne Ramírez, NBCChicago.com
Chicagohenge sunset between downtown Chicago buildings.
Ivonne Ramírez, NBCChicago.com
Ivonne Ramírez, NBCChicago.com
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