Has UAE Witnessed Zero Shadow Day Like Some Other Countries?

The zero shadow day occurs twice a year, when Sun is exactly overhead and there is no shadow cast by any object on the ground.

The UAE will not witness the Zero Shadow Day in Dubai this year although it will experience minimum shadow in the month of June.

Most recently, different parts of the globe like the USA and some parts of India experienced ‘Zero Shadow Day’ with some other parts of the world like Ecuador, Singapore and Muscat set to experience it soon.

The Zero Shadow Day is a phenomenon that occurs twice a year, during which the Sun is exactly overhead, and there is no shadow cast by any object on the ground. It is a rare celestial event that occurs only in specific locations and at specific times of the year.

Last year the southern regions of the UAE like Umm Al Zamoul, Liwa, Madinat Zayed, and Al Quaa witnessed the ‘Zero shadow day’ from June 6 to July 7. The astronomical event highlights the Earth’s position in relation to the Sun and provides insight into the complex interplay between light and shadow on our planet.