33 Dazzling Manhattanhenge 2014 Photos on Instagram

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By Neha Prakash2014-07-13 19:43:39 UTC

It was a big weekend for Instagrammers: Manhattanhenge 2014 descended upon New York City Friday and Saturday, providing everyone with spectacular sunsets to filter.

Manhattanhenge — a term coined by Neil deGrasse Tyson — describes the biannual occurrence when the setting sun lines up perfectly with the city's grid, bathing its streets with dazzling light, and clogging Instagram feeds with gorgeous views.

See also: Supermoon Rises: 10 Gorgeous Photos to Remind Us How Small We Are

Tons of New Yorkers gathered on major cross streets to capture the phenomenon that truly needs #nofilter. We've rounded up some of the most beautiful and creative photos, below:

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BONUS: 15 Gorgeous Double-Exposed Instagram Photos

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Topics: instagram, manhattanhenge, photography, Pics, sunsets, Watercooler

Image: @bashakilhan on Instagram