Traffic snarls up in New York as people crowd the streets to get the perfect snap of Manhattanhenge

Cloudy skies provided for hazy visuals as people conglomerated in various parts of Manhattan to snap the enchanting view on Wednesday
The sunset occurred approximately at 8.12PM but crowds were positioned well before then
And as people flocked to see Manhattanhenge, many hoping to drive to their destinations found themselves stuck in massive traffic
Manhattanhenge is when the street grid in Manhattan perfectly lines up with the sunset on two days in the spring and the summer
Tuesday’s was almost nonexistent as clouds prevented the sun from shining through

By Dailymail.com Reporter

Published: 06:50 BST, 31 May 2018 | Updated: 06:58 BST, 31 May 2018

Wednesday evening’s Manhattanhenge viewing was not as lackluster as Tuesday’s prompting the masses to block the flow of traffic for a chance shot at the sunset.

Cloudy skies provided for hazy visuals as people conglomerated in various parts of Manhattan to snap the enchanting view.

The sunset occurred approximately at 8.12PM but crowds were positioned well before then.

And when the sun finally came through, it only graced the Manhattan streets with a few seconds of light.

The second day of Manhattanhenge was sub par at best with only a few seconds of sun offering a dazzling view for revelers on Wednesday

The second day of Manhattanhenge was sub par at best with only a few seconds of sun offering a dazzling view for revelers on Wednesday

The sunset occurred approximately at 8.12PM but crowds were positioned well before then

The sunset occurred approximately at 8.12PM but crowds were positioned well before then

Crowds of people rushed for prime locations to snap the visual phenomenon when the street grid in Manhattan perfectly lines up with the sunset on two days in the spring and the summer

Crowds of people rushed for prime locations to snap the visual phenomenon when the street grid in Manhattan perfectly lines up with the sunset on two days in the spring and the summer

Cars, SUVs and other vehicles could be seen stuck in the road as revelers contorted their bodies for the perfect snap.

While the best locations to grab photos were said to be along 14th, 34th, 57th and 79th street locations, folks could be seen blocking traffic all along Times Square.

Police at various spots had to get rid of the presence of foot traffic as vehicles were forced to be at a stand still during prime moments in the sunset.

As the evening wore on, traffic jams sprung up where people conglomerated to take pictures of Manhattanhenge

As the evening wore on, traffic jams sprung up where people conglomerated to take pictures of Manhattanhenge

And as people flocked to see Manhattanhenge, many hoping to drive to their destinations found themselves stuck in massive traffic

And as people flocked to see Manhattanhenge, many hoping to drive to their destinations found themselves stuck in massive traffic

While the best locations to grab photos were said to be along 14th, 34th, 57th and 79th street locations, folks could be seen blocking traffic all along 42nd Street and Times Square

While the best locations to grab photos were said to be along 14th, 34th, 57th and 79th street locations, folks could be seen blocking traffic all along 42nd Street and Times Square

Manhattanhenge is when the street grid in Manhattan perfectly lines up with the sunset on two days in the spring and the summer.

The term ‘Manhattanhenge’ was popularized by noted astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.

It’s the city’s version of Stonehenge, where the sun aligns with prehistoric stones.

The summer days for Manhattanhenge fall on July 12 and July 13 around 8.20pm on both nights.

Police at various spots had to get rid of the presence of foot traffic as vehicles were forced to be at a stand still during prime moments in the sunset

Police at various spots had to get rid of the presence of foot traffic as vehicles were forced to be at a stand still during prime moments in the sunset