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Bhopal to witness 'Zero Shadow Day' today
BHOPAL [Maha Media]: Today, June 14th, is not Zero Shadow Day in Bhopal. Zero Shadow Day occurs when the sun is directly overhead, causing vertical objects to cast no shadow. This phenomenon happens twice a year for locations between the tropics (Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn).
While Bhopal experiences Zero Shadow Day, it falls on different dates. Specifically, it occurs around June 13th and June 28th. Therefore, today, June 14th, is not one of those dates.
At precisely 12:20 PM today, the sun will be positioned directly overhead in the northern part of Bhopal, leading to a brief 1 to 2-minute span during which shadows will not be visible. According to national award-winning science communicator Sarika Gharu, this fascinating phenomenon occurs due to the tilt of the Earth and the sun’s orbit, and is only observable in regions located between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.
When the sun is directly overhead, any shadow cast by a person or object shrinks to the ground, rendering it invisible for a moment. Sarika explained that this is not magic but rather a natural scientific occurrence. Residents are encouraged to look around them this afternoon when they may notice the sudden absence of their own shadows, signifying the occurrence of Zero Shadow Day.
As Bhopal stretches from north to south, this celestial event occurs at slightly different times across the city. The southern areas viewed the phenomenon a day earlier on June 13, while today, it will be experienced in the northern parts. This unique event will occur again on June 28, when the sun will return to the same position during its journey.
