What is Lahaina Noon? It is an Hawaiian name given for an astronomical phenomenon that occurs twice a year in the Hawaiian Islands, when the sun is directly overhead at high noon.
Hawaii is the only state in the United States where this crazy hot event occurs, because this phenomenon only happens in the tropics. If you happen to be in Hawaii in July 2011 on these dates (the other dates occurred in May), have fun standing out in the sun and not casting a shadow.
See flag poles, coconut trees and other objects that for moments are not casting any shadows. Please share your pics on our Double Brush facebook page.
Lahaina Noon Dates, Times:
Hilo: May 18, 12:16 p.m. and July 24, 12:26 p.m.
Kailua-Kona: May 19, 12:20 p.m. and July 24 ,12:30 p.m.
Hana: May 23 p.m., 12:20 pm and July 19, 12:30 p.m.
Kahului: May 24, 12:22 p.m. and July 18, 12:32 p.m.
Lahaina: May 24, 12:23 p.m. and July 18, 12:32 p.m.
Lanai City: May 24, 12:24 p.m. and July 19, 12:33 p.m.
Kaunakakai: May 26, 12:24 p.m. and July 17, 12:34 p.m.
Honolulu: May 27, 12:28 p.m. and July 16, 12:37 p.m.
Kaneohe: May 27, 12:28 p.m. and July 15, 12:37 p.m.
Lihue: May 31, 12:35 p.m. and July 11, 12:42 p.m.
Hi Cheryl,
I remember this taking place in my hometown of Kaneohe...just never knew until the news cast the other night that it was called Lahaina Noon...always thought it was a Kaneohe thing...LOL! XOXO Connie
Posted by: Connie | July 12, 2011 at 02:37 AM
great aticle and that photo is mezmerizing, did I spell that right. Hope so. Thank you for sharing you website.
Posted by: davek | September 01, 2011 at 05:46 PM
This was quite a phenomenon, do you have any pictures of it, I am sure they are stunning, please share if you do!
Posted by: Susie Van | October 26, 2011 at 03:58 AM
the news cast the other night that it was called Lahaina Noon...always thought it was a Kaneohe thing...LOL!
Posted by: ayala land premier | October 26, 2011 at 04:36 AM
I wish I could enjoy that noon in Lahaina and I am really inspired to that place.
Posted by: Send Gifts to Pakistan | November 14, 2011 at 10:00 PM
I am curious to see that phenomenon, surely it is quite impressive. May be I will have the chance some day, who knows!
Posted by: Angie Homes | November 17, 2011 at 04:14 AM
I experienced this in Honolulu. I would not have been aware of it until it was in the media. Thanks so much for sharing the dates and times.
I can't wait until next year to check it out again.
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