Experience Zero Shadow Day in Hyderabad on May 9
Your Shadow Is About To Disappear! Here's Why Hyderabad Should Step Outside On May 9
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On May 9 at 12:12 PM, residents of Hyderabad will experience Zero Shadow Day, where vertical objects cast no shadow due to the Sun being directly overhead. This rare phenomenon occurs twice a year and will be celebrated with a public observation event at the B M Birla Science Centre.
- 01Zero Shadow Day occurs when the Sun is at a 90-degree angle overhead, causing no shadow.
- 02Hyderabad's Zero Shadow Day will take place on May 9 at 12:12 PM.
- 03The B M Birla Science Centre will host a public observation event with free activities.
- 04Other Indian cities will experience their own Zero Shadow Days in the coming weeks.
- 05The event is open to everyone, encouraging simple experiments with household items.
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On May 9, 2023, at 12:12 PM, residents of Hyderabad, India, will witness a unique astronomical event known as Zero Shadow Day. During this phenomenon, vertical objects will cast no shadow as the Sun reaches a perfect 90-degree angle directly overhead. This occurrence lasts for approximately two minutes and is a result of the Earth's axial tilt of 23.5 degrees. To celebrate this event, the B M Birla Science Centre will host a public observation from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, featuring guided solar observation sessions and interactive science demonstrations. Participants are encouraged to bring simple objects, such as rulers, to observe the effect firsthand. Zero Shadow Day happens twice a year for locations within +23.5 and -23.5 degrees latitude, making it a rare occurrence worth experiencing. Following Hyderabad, cities like Pune and Mumbai will have their own Zero Shadow Days on May 13 and May 15, respectively.
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This event encourages community engagement and scientific curiosity among residents.
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