The New Year's Eve Ball on the roof of One Times Square is tested on Sunday, December 30, 2012.

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The New Year's Eve Ball on the roof of One Times Square is tested on Sunday, December 30, 2012. The 12 foot in diameter ball, covered with 2,668 Waterford Crystals, is lighted by 32,256 energy efficient LED bulbs and weighs 11,875 pounds. It can display billions of different patterns to welcome in the New Year. (© Richard B. Levine)

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Size: 4379px × 3900px
Location: new york ny usa north america
Photo credit: © Richard Levine / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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