Residents of Bengaluru are excited about a special event happening today called Zero Shadow Day. During this time, between 12:17 pm and 12:23 pm on April 24, shadows will disappear for a short while. This phenomenon is common in places around the same distance from the equator as Bengaluru. Bengaluru, located at 13.0 degrees north latitude, experiences this event twice a year, usually around April 24 or 25 and around August 18. It happens near the equinoxes, which are in March and September each year. It’s usually observed around the equinoxes in March and September of every year.

Zero Shadow Day Date and Timing in Bengaluru

Zero Shadow Day in Bengaluru is set to take place today, April 24, 2024, between 12:17 pm and 12:23 pm.

What Is Zero Shadow Day?

Zero Shadow Day occurs when the sun is directly above us, making objects not cast any shadows at noon. This usually occurs in places close to the equator, where the sun shines almost straight down. As the Earth moves around the sun, its position changes, causing the sun to appear directly overhead at different latitudes at different times of the year. This movement creates the seasons and brings the sun to 23.5 degrees south and north of the equator every year. On this day, schools, teachers, students, science enthusiasts, societies, and communities conduct various events and programmes.

The Zero Shadow Day is a rare yet remarkable phenomenon that takes place when the sun’s position in the sky matches the latitude of the location. Even though this rare celestial event only lasts for a moment, sometimes for seconds or only for a few minutes, its effects can be seen for up to two minutes.

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