Bengaluru will observe Zero Shadow Day on August 18, 2023. This is a rare celestial phenomenon that occurs when the Sun is directly overhead at noon. At this time, any vertical object will cast no shadow.
The time of Zero Shadow Day in Bengaluru is 12:24 pm. This is the time when the sun will be at its zenith, or highest point in the sky.
Zero Shadow Day occurs twice a year in places that lie between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. Bengaluru is located at a latitude of 13.04 degrees North, which is within this range.
The other time that Zero Shadow Day occurs in Bengaluru is on April 25.
To observe Zero Shadow Day, you can stand in a sunny spot and hold a vertical object, such as a pencil or ruler, in front of you. At 12:24 pm, the shadow of the object will disappear.
You can also watch the sundial at the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium in Bengaluru. The shadow of the gnomon, or pointer, will disappear at 12:24 pm.
Zero Shadow Day is a fascinating astronomical phenomenon that is a reminder of the Earth’s tilted axis and its journey around the sun. If you are in Bengaluru on August 18, be sure to take a moment to experience this unique event.
Here are some other things to know about Zero Shadow Day:
*The Sun is not actually directly overhead at Zero Shadow Day. It is slightly above the horizon, but it is close enough to overhead that any vertical object will cast no shadow.
*The time of Zero Shadow Day varies from year to year, depending on the exact latitude of the location.
*Zero Shadow Day is also known as the zenith passage.
*The next time that Zero Shadow Day will occur in Bengaluru is on April 25, 2024.