By Hurubie MekoMaria Cramer and William K. Rashbaum Regret over missing a rare occurrence, a nostalgic stroll and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower, becoming less likely later this evening. Winds westerly 25 to 40 km/h decreasing to 20 to 25 km/h in the late evening. Sun protection recommended from 9:10 am ...