Zero Shadow Day 2024: Top Facts Everyone Should Know
By Jasreet Kaur24, Apr 2024 02:15 PMjagranjosh.com
Zero Shadow Day
Bangalore is poised to witness a remarkable celestial event known as Zero Shadow Day. This phenomenon occurs when the Sun reaches its zenith directly overhead, causing objects to briefly cast no shadows.
What is Zero Shadow Day?
Zero Shadow Day is a rare astronomical phenomenon occurring twice a year within certain latitudes, when the Sun is directly overhead, resulting in objects casting no shadows.
When Does Zero Shadow Day Happen?
Zero Shadow Day coincides with the summer and winter solstices, when the Sun's declination matches the latitude of the location.
Observations in Mumbai
Mumbai experienced its Zero Shadow Day on May 15, 2023, allowing residents to witness the Sun at its highest point in the sky.
Bengaluru
Bengaluru is going to see a unique astronomical phenomenon called 'Zero Shadow Day,'. The impacts of the event were seen in the city.
Earth's Axial Tilt
Zero Shadow Days demonstrate the Earth's axial tilt and its impact on the apparent position of the Sun in the sky.