The solar culmination event will occur in 2023. Actually the phenomenon of the culmination of the sun is also the same as the event of a day without a shadow. To get to know this natural phenomenon better, you can check the following discussion.
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Get to know the Sun’s Culmination Event
Solar culmination is a phenomenon that refers to the condition of the sun when it reaches its highest point at noon. In this case, the sun is at the zenith point. More precisely above the location of the Earth’s surface.
The location coincides in the sky above the equator / equator area. This natural phenomenon shows the Earth is circling the sun. During the solar culmination event, the Earth’s axis of rotation also shifted by about 23⁰.
The 2023 Culmination Phenomenon in Indonesia
The phenomenon of solar culmination is not experienced by all regions on the surface of the Earth. This is because this event only occurs in areas that are between the two turning lines, namely the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Cancer.
Indonesia is also one of the regions in that location. Because of this, some Indonesian citizens will be able to feel what a day without a shadow is like. Regarding the time, this solar culmination event will last for 44 days.
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This phenomenon starts from February 20-April 5. Then it continues again from September 8 to October 22. To experience for yourself how this phenomenon occurs, make sure to immediately record the date and don’t miss it.
The City that Experienced the Culmination of the Sun
In fact, not all regions in Indonesia experienced a culmination event. Only a few cities can feel it. The areas start from Koto Alam, West Pasaman, and Bonjol in West Sumatra.
Then also Riau which includes the Pangkalan Lesung, Fold Cloth and Tanjung Teludas areas. Not only that, the phenomenon also took place in Pontianak, Siantan Hulu, South Tinombo, Kayoa, and Raja Ampat in Southwest Papua.
The Impact of the Sun’s Culmination
The sun’s culmination event not only makes the day without a shadow, but also has several effects. One of the impacts is triggering high air temperature. Even the air temperature can reach more than 35⁰ Celsius during the day.
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Even though it has passed the peak of the culmination of the sun, the hot weather can still be felt. Along with the high air temperature, the culmination of the sun also lowers the air humidity. The condition of decreasing air humidity is less than 40%.
Knowing this impact, it would be nice to be careful when doing outdoor activities. It is also better to minimize activities that require direct exposure to the sun. This is none other than to maintain health.
From the review above, you can get a closer look at what a solar culmination event is. In addition, you also have the opportunity to witness it directly if you are at the location of the culmination of the sun and at the right time. (R10/HR-Online)
This post was last modified on Februari 24, 2023 4:50 PM
