The ChicagoHenge phenomena is seen over Washington Street in the Loop on March 20, 2023.Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago
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THE LOOP — Chicagohenge is happening this week in Chicago.
Monday was the spring equinox, when the sun is in just the right position to rise and set between buildings on east-west streets. It made for peak Chicagohenge viewing — but it’ll be visible in the days to come.
The phenomenon is hugely popular, especially among photographers, with people packing The Loop to get photos of the sun as it sends rays of light directly down city streets.
The Downtown area gets the most Chicagohenge photos, as skyscrapers perfectly frame the sunset and sunrise, emphasizing the effect.
Photos from Monday’s Chicagohenge:
Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoThe ChicagoHenge phenomena is seen over Washington Street in the Loop on March 20, 2023.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoThe ChicagoHenge phenomena is seen over Washington Street in the Loop on March 20, 2023.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoThe ChicagoHenge phenomena is seen over Randolph Street in the Loop on March 19, 2023.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoThe ChicagoHenge phenomena is seen over Randolph Street in the Loop on March 19, 2023.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoPeople wait to see the ChicagoHenge phenomena over Washington Street in the Loop on March 20, 2023.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoThe ChicagoHenge phenomena is seen over Randolph Street in the Loop on March 19, 2023.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoDozens of people wait to see the ChicagoHenge phenomena occur over Washington Street in the Loop on March 20, 2023.
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