Exclusive first look inside Times Square’s New Year’s Eve ball
New York City is set to unveil a new Times Square New Year’s Eve centerpiece tonight: the “Constellation Ball,” a massive, crystal-clad sphere organizers describe as the largest New Year’s Eve Ball ever used for the midnight countdown.
Technicians put the custom-built ball through its final tests in Times Square as 2025 draws to a close, confirming that the installation and lighting systems were ready for the global broadcast. The “Constellation Ball” is fitted with 5,280 Waterford crystals and LED light pucks, an intricate…