Manhattanhenge in New York City

Manhattanhenge is a phenomenon in New York City where the setting sun aligns with the Manhattan street grid, creating a spectacular sunset. It occurs twice annually, weeks before and after the summer solstice.

Rare Alignment of Six Planets in the Sky

In the first week of June, stargazers will witness a rare alignment of six planets, including Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Not all planets will be visible to the naked eye, and observation tools may be needed. The alignment is more of an illusion of perspective rather than the planets being in a perfect line in space.

Cicada Invasion in the United States

A historic cicada invasion is occurring across 17 U.S. states, with billions of noisy bugs emerging from the ground in a rare natural phenomenon not seen since 1803. The cicadas are not harmful and are a valuable food source for birds and mammals.

Trillions of cicadas emerging in the U.S.

Trillions of cicadas are expected to emerge across the U.S. this spring, along with other interesting stories and tips.