When and where you can observe ‘zero shadow day’ in Bengal
Several districts across West Bengal are set to witness the rare and scientifically significant phenomenon of Zero Shadow Day (ZSD) during the months of June and July this year.
“In Kolkata, Zero Shadow will occur on June 5 and July 7,” said Debapriya Roy, Head of Positional Astronomy Centre of Kolkata.
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This astronomical event, which occurs twice a year in regions situated between the Tropic of Cancer and the Equator, takes place when the Sun is positioned directly overhead at local noon, causing objects to cast no shadow for a brief period.
In 2025, the Zero Shadow phenomenon will be observed in multiple districts of the state, including Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, Nadia, Medinipur, Bankura, and Purulia.
According to the Astronomical Society of...