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California Henge: How to catch the rare celestial phenomenon
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“California Henge” captured the alignment of the sun over the Bay Bridge on Monday, Sept. 2. 2024. (Rick Baldridge)
SAN FRANCISCO – A stunning glow-up of the San Francisco skyline and Bay Bridge drew photographers of all skill levels and those looking to snap a social media moment to gather along California Street at sunrise on Monday.
The biennial phenomenon known as the “California Henge,” offered a view of the sun over the bridge as it perfectly aligned with San Francisco’s California Street cityscape. The event happens only twice a year. The last time the “California Henge” occurred was in April, around the total solar eclipse, as reported by the San Francisco Bay Times and photographer Stu Berman.
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According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, astronomers say these “henge” events are created by the sun’s path aligning with city streets. They typically take place at sunrise or sunset. Similar occurrences happen in Manhattan and Boston.
In San Francisco, large groups of photographers were seen set up along California and Gough streets to catch a glimpse of the rare event at sunrise on Monday.
“This phenomenon is HIGHLY location specific of California Street,” explained Rick Baldridge a local amateur astronomer who also works as a telescope operator at UC’s Lick Observatory on Mount Hamilton in the South Bay.
Baldridge was among the photographers who gathered to catch the henge. He said more than 20 photographers set up their equipment along California to capture the solar event.
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Photographers gathered along California Street in San Francisco on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024 for the biannual phenomenon known as “California Henge.” (Rick Baldridge)
How to best capture the California Henge
Bay Area photographer Pankaj Bhargava, who has documented previous celestial events of this kind, including last April’s henge, also advised that spectators can get the best and clearest view by gathering around California Street.
He suggested photographers shoot from various intersections along California Street, keeping in mind how prominent they want the sun to appear in relation to the Bay Bridge. Experienced photographers understand the challenge of capturing the sun, and Bhargava recommended using a neutral density filter or another technique to reduce the sun’s brightness.
Monday’s henge resulted in awe-inspiring images, but if you missed it, you may get a chance to catch the rare phenomenon again on Tuesday.
“I suspect tomorrow will be a bit of a zoo out there,” Baldridge said. “As expected, the sun was a bit higher today over the Bridge column than it will be tomorrow… Alignment should be very good tomorrow morning.”
On Tuesday, sunrise in San Francisco is set for 6:42 a.m.
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“California Henge” captured the alignment of the sun over the Bay Bridge on Monday, Sept. 2. 2024. (Rick Baldridge)
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Photographers gathered on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024 in San Francisco for the biannual phenomenon known as “California Henge.” (Rick Baldridge)
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San Francisco 49ers’ Ricky Pearsall recovering after shooting
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Video shows 49ers' Ricky Pearsall escorted to ambulance after San Francisco shooting
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SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — New video footage shows 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall being escorted to an ambulance moments after being shot in Union Square.
The 23-year-old was shot in the chest Saturday afternoon after a failed attempted armed robbery by who police say was a 17-year-old from Tracy.
49ers’ Ricky Pearsall released from hospital after being shot in San Francisco robbery attempt: team
“He was walking alone when a suspect approached him and attempted to commit an armed robbery using a gun,” said San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott. “A struggle between Mr. Pearsall and the suspect ensued and gunfire from the suspect’s gun struck both Mr. Pearsall and the subject.”
Pearsall was released from the hospital on Sunday, the 49ers said in a statement.
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49ers' Ricky Pearsall released from hospital after being shot in chest in San Francisco
Ricky Pearsall, the San Francisco 49ers’ first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft who was shot during an alleged attempted robbery at San Francisco’s Union Square on Saturday, was released from the hospital on Sunday afternoon.
Pearsall was upgraded to “fair condition” early on Sunday, one day after the incident, and then the team announced that he had been released and was recovering from the “bullet wound to his chest” a few hours later.
Also on Sunday, Pearsall’s mother Erin Pearsall posted on Facebook that he was shot through the chest, but that the bullet did not hit any vital organs.
Ricky Pearsall’s mom, Erin, posted on Facebook that the bullet entered Pearsall’s chest and exited his back without hitting any vital organs pic.twitter.com/YXKUY4m8I3
— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) September 1, 2024
After the shooting, Pearsall was seen walking to the ambulance while covering a chest wound in a video posted by a KTVU reporter on social media.
Police told KTXL’s Sean Cunningham that Pearsall was shot after a struggle for the gun with a suspect, who was allegedly attempting to steal a Rolex watch while Pearsall was going to a signing event. The suspect, who is in custody, was also reportedly shot through the chest and is stable at San Francisco General Hospital, where Pearsall is being treated.
San Francisco mayor London Breed and chief of police William Scott both posted statements confirming and reacting to the news, which comes at a time when San Francisco crime is a contentious issue (year-to-date data currently shows robbery to be down 22%).
Scott later revealed in a news conference the suspect is a 17-year-old male from Tracy, California who is believed to have been alone. San Francisco district attorney Brooke Jenkins said the state will have his charges filed in juvenile court “at this time.”
San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott: “There is no indication that he (Pearsall) was targeted because he’s a football player. At this point, we believe that this was an attempted robbery and we’re pretty confident about that.”
— Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoNBCS) September 1, 2024
Ricky Pearsall starred at Florida before Niners draft selection
The Niners selected Pearsall with the 31st overall pick of the draft, adding him to a wide receiver room that already included All-Pros Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel. Soon after the shooting was reported, Samuel tweeted that Pearsall is “good.”
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White, who played with Pearsall at Arizona State, also posted a response expressing shock.
Pearsall played at Arizona State and Florida in his college career, with 965 receiving yards and six total touchdowns in his final season with the Gators. He was mostly seen as a second-round prospect entering the draft, but was well-regarded for his route running and soft hands as a slot receiver.
Injuries had so far limited Pearsall’s first NFL training camp, spending time on the reserve/non-football injury list with a hamstring injury and working through a shoulder injury after his activation. It’s unclear how much time he will to miss due to his gunshot wound.
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