One of Chicago’s most photographed images will return this weekend, as the “Chicagohenge” will arrive to delight residents and tourists alike.
The biennial event coincides with the autumnal equinox and will provide spectacular images for photographers hoping to catch a glimpse of the phenomenon.
According to researchers at the Adler Planetariumthis year’s “Chicagohenge” will be visible on Sunday and Monday, with views at sunrise when facing east and at sunset when facing west.
Some popular spots for the phenomenon include the intersections of Kinzie Street and Madison Street, with views down Randolph Street just north of Millennium Park serving as one of the most popular destinations for those looking for the perfect photograph of the view.
The fall equinox will occur on September 22 just before 8 a.m. Central Daylight Time, according to NASA.
The reason Chicago can have an event like “Chicagohenge” is because of its symmetrical grid, which is almost perfectly aligned in an east-west format. Other cities are also experiencing the phenomenon, including New York and Toronto, but Chicago has offered some of the most striking images captured of the event.