How to see a rare ‘cougar shadow’ on the Superstition Mountains

APACHE JUNCTION, AZ — It’s that time of year again for a unique phenomenon in the Superstition Mountains: the iconic cougar shadow.

Twice a year, around the spring and fall equinox, a shadow is cast on the mountains that looks just like a prowling cougar.

You have the best chance of checking out the shadow, weather permitting, between Sept. 14-20, 2025, Visit Mesa says…

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