What is MIThenge? As viewed from a stationary point on the earth, the path of the sun through the sky is roughly a circle which moves north and south as the seasons go by.

This is known as "MIThenge", a reference to Stonehenge's alignment with the Sun (although the type of alignment bears a closer relationship with that of Newgrange and Maeshowe in that the sunlight passes through the mass of the buildings rather than through the standing stones of …

Jun 30, 2011 · As sun worshipers come out in northern climes, Slice is mulling a venerable sun ritual we can look forward to in the cold months—MIThenge. The twice annual event—mid-November and late January—is now a campus tradition, but it was only discovered, calculated, and publicized in 1975-76.

A few afternoons every year, the layout of MIT's Infinite Corridor allows it to capture the setting sun at a particular moment, a phenomenon called "MIThenge" after prehistoric Stonehenge in England, which was once thought to have been built by Druids.

At two different times each year, the sun aligns with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's (MIT) "Infinite Corridor," a hallway approximately 823 feet long. During these times, the sun can be seen down the entire length of the hallway.

Oct 21, 2024 · As the sun slowly moves toward a perfect alignment with MIT’s Infinite Corridor, we are preparing a week of engaging programming around “MIThenge,” a tradition as unique as MIT itself. This year’s events will explore the marvel of MIThenge and humanity's future.

In mid November and in late January, when this occurs, and the atmospheric conditions are right, the light emanating from the sun streams down the entire length — 825 feet — of the corridor. This...

Jan 26, 2005 · MIThenge occurs when the path of the sun crosses the axis of the Infinite Corridor in late January and mid-November every year. As the sun aligns, the marble floor is illuminated and the reflection can be seen far down the hall.

Jan 22, 2014 · Running nearly the entire length of the MIT campus from the East end to the West, the ambling hallway known to students as the "Infinite Corridor" is not only so packed that it …

Twice a year, in January and November, the setting sun aligns perfectly with MIT’s 825-foot-long Infinite Corridor. EAPS planetary scientist and faculty post...