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Bangkok’s overhead sun creates a shadowless effect across the capital
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The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (Public Organisation), or NARIT, has released key details about the “sun directly overhead in Bangkok” phenomenon, which will occur for the second time this year at 12.22pm on Sunday (August 16, 2026).
Key facts
- People and objects outdoors will appear “shadowless”
- In Bangkok, the first occurrence took place at 12.16pm on Monday (April 27, 2026).
- People wishing to find out when the phenomenon will occur in their area can check the official dates and times for all 77 provinces across Thailand throughout 2026 on the NARIT website at narit.or.th.
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Summary
People and objects outdoors will appear “shadowless” because their shadows will fall directly beneath them.
Bangkok residents can prepare to observe the apparent disappearance of their shadows during the event.