A Lahaina Noon phenomenon, also known as zero shadow day, occurred in Singapore on March 23. Objects standing upright cast no shadow during this natural event. The phenomenon will also occur on Sept 19. Professor Matthias Roth explains the occurrence in relation to the Earth's position and the Sun.
A Lahaina Noon phenomenon, where one's shadow appears minimal, took place at 1.11pm on March 23 in Singapore . Also known as zero shadow day , it is a natural event in which objects standing upright, such as a stick or pole, will cast no shadow. Professor Matthias Roth, who teaches geography at the National University of Singapore , said the phenomenon will also happen on Sept 19 at 12.58pm, when the solar altitude is as close to or at 90 degrees.
He noted that the phenomenon on March 23 comes about four days after the start of the spring astronomical season, which is determined by the position of the Earth in relation to the Sun. As Singapore is not exactly on the Equator, the midday sun will be overhead only about four days after the astronomical spring equinox, Prof Roth adde
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