In Bengaluru, residents are gearing up for a rare celestial treat on Wednesday as their shadows will vanish for a brief moment during a phenomenon known as ‘Zero Shadow Day.’ This unique astronomical event is set to occur between 12:17 pm and 12:23 pm on April 24. It will be experienced by places situated at the same latitudes as Bengaluru.
Bengaluru, positioned at a latitude of 13.0 degrees north, experiences this phenomenon twice a year, typically around April 24/25 and August 18. It’s usually observed around the equinoxes in March and September each year.
Join us on 24 April to celebrate #ZeroShadowDay #ZSD for locations at #Bengaluru latitude
Measure shadow lengths & check out our cool demos! We will work with Bhopal & Chennai to calculate Earth’s diameter and rotation speed!@asipoec @CosmosMysuru @doot_iia @IndiaDST pic.twitter.com/99u9oD3Hy0
— IIAstrophysics (@IIABengaluru) April 22, 2024
In addition to Bengaluru, people in places such as Kanyakumari, Bhopal, Hyderabad and Mumbai are also likely to witness the phenomenon.
ZERO SHADOW DAY IN OTHER CITIES OF INDIA
Kanyakumari: 10 April and 01 September (Local Noon: 12:21, 12:22)
Bengaluru: 24 April and 18 August (Local Noon: 12:17, 12:25)
Hyderabad: 09 May and 05 August (Local Noon: 12:12, 12:19)
Mumbai: 15 May and 27 June (Local Noon: 12:34, 12:45)