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Bengaluru will observe a unique celestial event today called ‘Zero Shadow Day’. For a brief period of time on April 25, vertical objects in the city will not cast a shadow.

The Astronomical Society of India mentioned that the phenomenon takes place between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn twice a year.

Zero Shadow Day phenomenon occurs when the Sun comes directly above the equator. This leads to the Sun rays falling perpendicular to the Earth’s surface.

If there is a vertical reference such as a pole, at 12:17 pm Sun will be overhead and as a result, there will be no shadow of the reference pole

The rare phenomenon will take place at 12:17 pm.

Bengaluru is all set to witness a unique celestial phenomenon called ‘Zero Shadow Day’ on Tuesday. It is said that all the vertical objects in the city will not have a shadow for a short period of time. According to reports, the event will take place at 12:17 p.m.

In a unique experience, the people of Bengaluru will be witnessing a Zero Shadow Day on Tuesday, 25 April 2023.

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For every point on Earth between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, there are two Zero Shadow Days a year. Here is a brief explanation of the phenomenon.

As the Sun reaches directly overhead for a short period of time, any vertical object will cast no shadow during the time frame at local noon., Bengaluru News, Times Now