E Madison Street & the L during "Chicagohenge"

@mattbweitz

Illinois

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Chicago

During the spring and fall equinox, the sun sets in line with the east- west streets in Chicago. The phenomenon is known as "Chicagohenge" and it provides some of the most incredible light in the entire city — especially as the sky casts a deep golden glow on the lively streets of Downtown.

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy

Accessbility

Public Location

Hours

Anytime

Fee

Free

Pack

Normal lens (55mm)
Sunglasses

How to get there

N41° 52' 55.6824"W87° 37' 26.8608"

This image was taken on the east sidewalk of N Michigan Ave and E Madison St, looking west toward the L and E Madison St during "Chicagohenge". By public transportation: - Closest station: Washington/Wabash (via Brown, Green, Orange, Pink or Purple Lines) - Head east on E Madison St toward N Garland C