"Sauronhenge" is a newly coined term for a unique astronomical event where the sun aligns with the top of the Brooklyn Tower, resembling Sauron's lair. Residents in Clinton Hill gathered to witness this phenomenon, inspired by the popularity of Manhattanhenge. Urban planner Kevin Clyne calculated the alignment of the sun with the tower, leading to heightened local interest and excitement. The alignment occurs from August 8 to 13, providing a specific timeframe for viewers to enjoy this visual spectacle. Clyne's hypothesis became a viral sensation, surpassing expectations.
"The rumors are true!" an enthralled commentator wrote in a "Lord of the Rings" sub Reddit, which touts more than a million members.
"People talk about that building all the time and sort of how it looks like something out of 'Lord of the Rings,'" Clyne told The Post of the quirky, online fascination with the SHoP Architects-designed tower.
"I've just always wondered if the sun would ever align perfectly with the top of the building," Clyne said.
"I thought it'd be a nerdy, niche story that would just get some likes online" - hardly the response it got, he said.
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