What is Zero Shadow Day?

The phenomenon of 'Zero Shadow Day,' a unique event where shadows disappear in Bengaluru!

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Twice a year, Bengaluru experiences this celestial oddity around April 24/25 and August 18, lasting just six minutes

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The Sun aligns perfectly due to Earth's 23.5 degrees axial tilt, causing shadows to vanish momentarily

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This spectacle is not just unique to Bengaluru; cities like Chennai and Mangaluru share this phenomenon too

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What is Zero Shadow Day?

The phenomenon of 'Zero Shadow Day,' a unique event where shadows disappear in Bengaluru!

Zero Shadow Day

Twice a year, Bengaluru experiences this celestial oddity around April 24/25 and August 18, lasting just six minutes

When Does It Occur?

The Sun aligns perfectly due to Earth's 23.5 degrees axial tilt, causing shadows to vanish momentarily

Why Shadows Vanish?

This spectacle is not just unique to Bengaluru; cities like Chennai and Mangaluru share this phenomenon too

Shared Phenomenon

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