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Pouncing Cougar shadow on Superstition Mountain during the equinox Superstition Mountain is a landmark on the east side of the Phoenix, Arizona valley. It is well known for an event that occurs twice a year during the equinox when the sun sets and the mountain creates a shadow in the image of a pouncing cougar. With a bit of imagination and eye squinting you can see the cougar. The image of the mountain shadow was taken about 1.5 miles west of the actual mountain looking east. I also like that you can zoom in on the image and see the saguaro cactus in the shadows. Geotagged,United States,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Pouncing Cougar shadow on Superstition Mountain during the equinox

Superstition Mountain is a landmark on the east side of the Phoenix, Arizona valley. It is well known for an event that occurs twice a year during the equinox when the sun sets and the mountain creates a shadow in the image of a pouncing cougar. With a bit of imagination and eye squinting you can see the cougar. The image of the mountain shadow was taken about 1.5 miles west of the actual mountain looking east. I also like that you can zoom in on the image and see the saguaro cactus in the shadows.

    comments (4)

  1. Beautiful photo documenting an interesting phenomenon! Posted 5 months ago
    1. Thanks. Posted 5 months ago
  2. Cool! Posted 5 months ago
    1. Thanks Ferdy. Posted 5 months ago

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Uploaded Mar 19, 2025. Captured Mar 18, 2025 18:45 in CFFV+98 Apache Junction, AZ, USA.
  • Canon EOS R5
  • f/5.6
  • 1/83s
  • ISO800
  • 238mm