Where did shadows disappear? Mumbai's zero-shadow moment in photos

Cricketers on Matunga ground couldn't see their shadows on May 15 between 12pm & 12.30pm.

Mumbai witnessed Zero Shadow Day on May 15 between noon to 12.30pm.

This celestial event is called Zero Shadow Day.

Zero Shadow Day occurs twice a year when the sun is directly overhead.

Any vertical object will cast no shadow on this day.

People outside Dadar station could not see their shadows between noon and 12.30pm.

What causes 'zero shadow'

​Zero Shadow Day occurs when the sun reaches its zenith, causing a significant reduction in the length of shadows cast.

Phenomenon

The phenomenon of Zero Shadow Day lasts only a fraction of a second, but its impact remains visible for up to a minute and a half.

Besides Mumbai, Bengaluru too has witnessed its Zero Shadow Day this year on April 25.