The sun was directly overhead at 12:28 p.m. yesterday.
That's why you can't see Frank Gleason's shadow, except
for his outstretched arms. The sun passes directly over
Hawaii twice each year - in May and July. Shadows disappear
when that happens. The shadows visible in this picture are
caused by Gleason's city and county lifeguard station on
Ala Moana Beach and the photographer taking this picture.
Meanwhile, Jinelle Chung, 17, looks on. The only shadow
she casts is directly beneath her. The sun passes overhead
again today at 12:28 p.m., and again at 12:37 p.m. July 15
and 16. The sun will be directly overhead in Kahuku at
12:29 p.m. Friday and at 12:37 p.m. July 13 and 14.
The risk of sunburn is highest during these times, too.