Why Ahmedabad Never Experiences the Sun Directly Overhead Twice a Year

Ahmedabad sits at 23.03°N latitude, just north of the Tropic of Cancer (23.44°N). Only locations between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn see the sun directly overhead twice a year. Because Ahmedabad lies slightly outside this band, the sun never reaches exactly 90° altitude at solar noon. Instead, it peaks at a very high angle but always slightly to the south, meaning residents never experience a true "zero shadow" moment twice annually.

This geographical fact often surprises those who assume all of India falls within the tropics. The Tropic of Cancer passes through Gujarat, but Ahmedabad itself is just north of the line.