New Year's Eve Ball in NYC Facts

Every year, many Americans and visitors from around the world are tuned in to the Waterford Crystal Times Square New Year's Eve Ball. With that comes interesting facts about the ball that is lowered every year at 11:59 PM on December 31st.

• The Ball weighs a whopping 11,875 pounds!
• It was built to "withstand the stresses of high winds, precipitation, and temperature fluctuation to brightly shine over 400 feet above Times Square throughout the year."
• There are 2688 crystal triangles total.
• There are 32,256 LED lights total that light up the crystals.
• By mixing red, blue, green, and white lights, there can be more than 16 million color combinations.
• The Ball is now a year-round attraction; you can see the ball over Times Square throughout the year.

For more information on the New Year's Eve Ball, visit the official site of Times Square. I hope everyone has a happy, safe, and wonderful New Year!