Tonight at dusk, the "Tribute in Light" will shine into the Manhattan skyline in honor of those we lost on 9/11. This is the story of how this beloved memorial came to be. | PIX11

9/11 Tribute in Light shines over New York City tonight. From some angles in Manhattan, the twin beams appear to merge into one—an illusion that still takes your breath away. 🌌 Symbolism: Two powerful beams mark the space where the Twin Towers once stood, turning loss into light and absence into presence. 📅 History: First illuminated on March 11, 2002, just six months after the attacks, the tribute was originally temporary. Its meaning was so profound, it became an annual tradition. 🔦 Scale:

The Tribute in Light illuminates the New York City skyline in memory of those lost on Sept. 11, 2001. | ABC News

The fountains of falls at the World Trade Center (WTC) memorial are officially called the "Memorial Pools" or the "Reflecting Absence". They are also known as the 9/11 Memorial fountains or the WTC memorial fountains. These are the largest man-made waterfalls in North America, located in the footprints of the former Twin Towers. It serve as a powerful visual and auditory reminder of the loss of life and the physical void left by the Twin Towers. The Reflecting Absence, the pools and waterfalls,