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Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson explains the fascinating phenomenon of "Manhattanhenge"

Video. Watch: Neil deGrasse Tyson explains the phenomenon of "Manhattanhenge"

Updated: 31/05/2023 - 12:56 GMT+2

"Manhattanhenge brings not magic, but majesty" says astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson who coined the term "Manhattanhenge".

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