Archive · 21 Jun 2025
Ujjain Witnesses 'Zero Shadow Day' and Summer Solstice on June 21, 2025
On June 21, 2025, Ujjain, India, had a 'Zero Shadow Day' because the sun was right overhead at noon, meaning no shadows!
This happens because of how the Earth tilts towards the sun.
It was also the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, called the summer solstice.
Scientists at the Jiwaji Observatory explained that the sun was in the perfect spot.
After this date, days start to get shorter.
It's all due to the Earth's movements around the sun!
Ujjain, India, experienced a 'Zero Shadow Day' on June 21, where objects cast no shadow at noon.
The event occurs annually due to the Sun's position directly above the Tropic of Cancer.
June 21 also marked the longest day (summer solstice) in the Northern Hemisphere.
The Jiwaji Observatory in Ujjain allowed visitors to witness the phenomenon.
After June 21, days will get shorter as the Sun begins its southward journey (Dakshinayan).
- Who
- Government Jiwaji Observatory and CM Mohan Yadav witnessed the event.
- What
- A 'Zero Shadow Day' where objects cast no shadow at noon.
- When
- June 21, 2025
- Where
- Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India.
- Why
- Because of the Earth's tilt and the Sun's position at the Tropic of Cancer.
- Event
- Zero Shadow Day
- Date
- June 21, 2025
- Location
- Ujjain, India
- Phenomenon
- No shadow cast at noon
- Significance
- Summer Solstice and the longest day of the year
- Observatory
- Jiwaji Observatory
