BOSTON – I am sure you have all heard of Stonehenge, the ancient stone structure in England that has literally been around for thousands of years.
One of the many fascinating aspects of Stonehenge is that it was built to align with the solstices. For instance, on the summer solstice, the sunrise aligns with the “Heel Stone” and shines perfectly through to the center of Stonehenge.
What is Bostonhenge?
Did you know that Boston has its own “henge” called “Bostonhenge”?
YES! It’s true! Twice a year the sunset aligns perfectly, splitting the middle of several streets and buildings making for an amazing photographic opportunity!
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Photographer Jack Daryl captured a crowd of people getting a shot of the sunset in the city last year.
Granted this is all a coincidence, the City of Boston certainly wasn’t built based upon some ancient sun dial.
But, if you overlay a grid of the city with the alignment of the sunrises and sunsets, it just so happens that there are a few “perfect fits.”
Bostonhenge 2024 has arrived!
When is Bostonhenge?
You can see Bostonhenge February 9-13 at sunset. Sunset occurs between 5:07 p.m. and 5:11 p.m. during this time period.
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I would suggest arriving early to scope out a good location and get the cameras ready.
The “prime” viewing days will be this Saturday and Sunday. . . although given the weather forecast, Saturday will likely be a bust with too much cloud cover.
On the days just before and after the 11-12th the alignment will be close, but not perfect.
Where’s the best place to see Bostonhenge?
The Back Bay is where it’s at! Commonwealth Ave, Stuart Street and Boylston Street in particular.
Statler Park may be the ideal location with a little green space, enabling you to get off the roads
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Obviously you won’t be able to look directly at the sun so, come prepared with the proper camera equipment!
If you can’t make it this weekend, there will be another chance later this year between Oct. 27-29th.
Other cities also celebrate their own “henge days.” A little “Googling” and you can see some great pics from places like Chicago and New York City.
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Good luck! If you snap a pic of Bostonhenge, send it our way! Weather@wbztv.com
“No Kings” rallies are scheduled in Boston and across Massachusetts on Saturday and are expected to draw large crowds, organizers said.
Organized by the ACLU of Massachusetts, Indivisible Mass Coalition, and Mass 50501, the event is a mass mobilization in protest of the Trump administration.
The No Kings theme was created by the 50501 Movement, a national movement made up of Americans who stand for democracy and against what they call the authoritarian actions of the Trump administration. The name 50501 stands for 50 states, 50 protests, one movement.
“The Trump administration is trying to shred the Constitution; the No Kings movement is an unequivocal statement that we, the people, will not let that happen. This will be the third global No Kings Day, and it’s not just about protesting what’s wrong—it’s about building something better. We intend to show our power, build our power, and power a democracy that advances freedom, equality, justice, and dignity for all,” organizers wrote.
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The rally, one of thousands scheduled across the country this weekend, is planned for the Boston Common from 2 to 4 p.m. More than 100,000 people are expected to attend Boston’s rally. Other events are scheduled in Pittsfield, Northampton, Lancaster, Worcester, Framingham, Methuen, Lexington, and towns in southeastern Massachusetts and the Cape. For a map of No Kings events near you, click here.
Speakers include elected officials Attorney General Andrea Campbell, Gov. Maura Healey, Sen. Ed Markey and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, and civic leaders Hessann Farooqi Marcelo Gomes Da Silva, Darlene Lombos, president of the Greater Boston Labor Council, Carol Rose, executive director of ACLU of Massachusetts, Jessica Tang, president of the American Federation of Teachers of Massachusetts, and others. It will be moderated by Rahsaan Hall, president and CEO of Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts.
There will also be performances by the Dropkick Murphys, Boston Area Brigade of Activist Musicians, BVOCAL Chorus, and Jimmy Tingle.
A previous No Kings rally in October drew massive crowds estimated in the tens of thousands.
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An aerial view of the crowd at Boston’s “No Kings” rally on the Common on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.
ALLSTON, MASS. (WHDH) – Boston police are searching for a gunman who opened fire in Allston Thursday and left one person hurt.
Police responded to a radio call for a person shot in the area of Brighton Avenue at approximately 6:46 p.m. When officers arrived, they said they found a male “juvenile” suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim’s age has not been released.
Boston police said the shooter fled the scene and remains at large. No arrests have been made.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Boston police.
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