MIT Henge 2026
Building 8, Third Floor, 21 Ames Street, Cambridge, MA
Admission: FREE
Observe the sun as it aligns with the Infinite Corridor! This twice-yearly astronomical phenomenon is viewable from the 3rd floor of the Infinite, on the Building 8 end of the hallway, weather permitting: Tuesday, November 10, at approximately 4:19:23 pmLight refreshments to follow in Lobby 13 Watch Professor Post-Tenure Richard Binzel explain this unique piece of MIT's lore in this video short about MIT Henge! Safety, Viewing Tips + Etiquette: Warning: The fact that the sun is at the horizon does not mean that it is safe to look at for more than a moment. Do not injure your eyes by staring at the sun. Use appropriate filters or glance only for a moment as you would at the sun up in the sky.View from the Building 8 end. Don’t go up to the Building 7/Mass. Ave. end of the corridor. You won’t see anything special there, and you will prevent others from seeing.Arrive early and don’t block the corridor. Especially given the apparent systematic tendency for predictions to be 5-8 minutes late, it’s best to arrive 15 minutes early. This helps make sure you’re not trying to scramble for a spot and blocking somebody else’s view. Above all, do not walk in the corridor in front of all the…