Places Where Shadows Act Strange
Zero Shadow Days, India
On certain days, people near the equator cast no shadow at noon—when the sun is exactly overhead.
Makassar, Indonesia: Noon with No Shadow
Located on the equator, this city experiences days where objects lose their shadow under a vertical sun.
Quito, Ecuador: Equatorial Illusion
On equinox days, the sun is at its zenith, and shadows vanish or appear directly below, making directions confusing.
Kanyakumari, India: Rare Shadow Flip
The southern tip of India also experiences days where shadows behave unusually due to the sun’s position.
Nairobi, Kenya: Sun Directly Above
As an equatorial city, Nairobi has two days a year where shadows disappear or fall straight underneath.
Singapore: Shadowless Noon Days
During zenith passage, Singaporeans witness strange vertical sun rays that make shadows nearly vanish.
Equator Line Markers: Confusing Shadows
At equator monuments, people are often surprised to see shadows change directions in just steps across the line.
Places Where Compass Fails to Work