Manhattenhenge: miserable Memorial Day weather mars biannual fiery display

Forecasts of record cold temperatures produce clouds and rain in New York City, meaning fans of the sight will have to wait until July

Manhattanhenge, a spectacular biannual sight in which the setting sun aligns perfectly with the street grid system on the island at the heart of New York City, was set to be obscured by damp and gloomy weather on Saturday - one high-profile casualty of a disappointing forecast for the Memorial Day weekend, the traditional start of the American summer.

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