‘Zero Shadow Day’ to occur in 14 MP districts:Rare astronomical event to occur at noon on 21st June

June 21 will be a special day for skywatchers in Madhya Pradesh, as a rare astronomical event known as ‘Zero Shadow Day’ will be observed in 14 districts. For a brief period around noon, people will see their shadows disappear completely. The phenomenon occurs only in regions located on the Tropic of Cancer, which passes through parts of Madhya Pradesh. According to science communicator Sarika Gharu, the Sun will complete its six-month northward journey (Uttarayan) at 1:57 PM on June 21. This journey began on December 21 and reaches its peak on the day of the Summer Solstice, when the Sun appears at its highest position in the Northern Hemisphere. Longest day of the year June 21 also marks the longest day and shortest night of the year. On this day, the Sun is positioned directly above the Tropic of Cancer. As a result, objects and people in these regions cast almost no shadow at noon, creating the striking Zero Shadow Day phenomenon. How will zero shadow day look?
Sarika Gharu explained that at the time of local solar noon, if a person stands straight or a straight object is placed on the ground, its shadow shrinks right beneath the feet and completely disappears for a few moments. How to witness this astronomical marvel
No special equipment is needed to see this amazing phenomenon. People should reach an open space or rooftop a few minutes before the designated time in their city and stand straight with a stick, pipe, or themselves. The shadow can be seen disappearing exactly at solar noon. This special sight will be visible in these districts (Solar Noon time) Appeal to witness the scientific festival
Sarika Gharu has especially appealed to children and people to definitely observe this astronomical event and become part of this unique scientific experiment. Today is not just an astronomical event, but a celebration of the wonderful confluence of nature and science, which everyone should experience.