The 2,688 crystal triangles are bolted to 672 LED modules which are attached to the aluminum frame of the Ball. The Ball is illuminated by 32,256 LEDs (light-emitting diodes).

Today's contemporary ball weighs a whopping 11,875 pounds and is adorned with 2,688 crystal triangles bolted to 672 LED modules. In total, the ball is lit up with 32,256 LED lights.

New Year 2025: As New York gears up for its iconic New Year's Eve event – ball drop, the crystal-covered ball that descends down a pole in Times Square to ring in the new year was taken for a ...

The Times Square ball drop has been a fixture of New Year's Eve since 1907, when the original wood and iron orb made its maiden journey. It remains a beloved tradition over a century and half a ...