A Rare Toronto Sunrise Is Lighting Up The City This Week & Here's What You Need To Know
It started this morning! 🌅
A sunrise over downtown Toronto.
Are you an early riser? Do you love catching the sunrise as you get ready for your day in Toronto? Well, you might just be in for a treat because a rare phenomenon called Torontohenge is lighting up the morning skies this week.
This event happens only four times a year, according to The Weather Network. The event occurs twice a year at sunrise and twice at sunset. This time around, the phenomenon will happen at sunrise.
So why is it called Torontohenge?
According to TWN, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson came up with the name for Manhattan (but called it Manhattanhenge) to describe days when the sun perfectly lined up with the streets of the city. The dreamy effect is almost exactly like what happens at Stonehenge in England, except with tall buildings and not giant stones.
According to a Sun and Shadow Modelling blog for Toronto, the event occurred on Tuesday, April 19, just a couple of minutes before 6:30 a.m.
Even though Torontohenge took place this morning, locals may still be able to see the phenomenon for about a week after it starts.
If you're wondering if Toronto's weather could impact the sunrise this week, TWN is currently calling for sunny and clear skies on April 20.
But it looks like Wednesday will be the only day without clouds in the sky, as the rest of the week is predicted to see either rain or a mix of sun and clouds.
The next Torontohenge is set to take place on Tuesday, August 23, just after 6:30 a.m., so mark your calendar!
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