Zero Shadow Day 2024 – April 24
April 27 , 2024
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- When the sun is directly at the zenith position, it doesn't cast a shadow on any object and this was observed between 12:17-12:23 pm in Bengaluru.
- It's a rare celestial phenomenon that happens twice a year in locations situated between +23.5 and -23.5 degrees latitude.
- During this event, shadows of all objects and living beings disappear when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky.
- The Sun's declination will be equal to their latitude twice - once during Uttarayan and once during Dakshinayan.
- This phenomenon occurs when the Sun's declination matches the latitude of the location.
- Apart from Bengaluru, the people in places such as Kanyakumari, Bhopal, Hyderabad and Mumbai are also witnessed the phenomenon.
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