When 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 March 15-21, 2026, Visit Mesa says…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS