Views from Manhattanhenge, New York City's coolest sunset of the year

Around 300 people are crowded at the edge of 42nd street and 2nd avenue in Manhattan with cameras, selfie sticks, smartphones, tripods, and GoPros in hand. As soon as the green light for pedestrians flicker on, they run to the middle of street, engulfing cars, yellow cabs, and buses. Car passengers lower down their windows and ask what’s going on. We’re all here for the sunset.

As the traffic is brought to a halt and drivers honk like there’s no tomorrow, the Sun is slowly descending toward the horizon. The sky turns a bright, intense yellow that’s hard to stare at for more than a couple of seconds. Police officers arrive and try to clear off the street. “Can’t stay in the way of traffic,” they shout. “Guys, get off the street! You’re...