Stonehenge pops up in news again as researchers reveal new dating/alignments of the ancient stones on Salisbury Plain. Prehistoric site in Wiltshire, England.
Archaeology near Stonehenge reveals two timber poles 120 meters apart aligned with solstices, dating to about 5000 years ago. The find, led by Phil Harding of Wessex Archaeology, suggests sun-worship rituals predated Stonehenge by around 500 years and may reshape beliefs about the monument’s origins.
The phenomenon known as Manhattanhenge has reappeared this week, with the setting sun aligning with Manhattan’s east–west streets as crowds gather to watch from iconic viewing spots. The event is not tied to the solstice but occurs about three weeks before and after it, offering dramatic views of sunlit skyscrapers along the city’s grid.