MECCA: An extraordinary annual astronomical event will take place today, Wednesday, July 15, as the sun aligns directly over the Holy Kaaba in Mecca, briefly causing its shadow to disappear.
According to the Jeddah Astronomical Society, this natural phenomenon will occur at precisely 12:26:44 PM local Saudi time (noon). At this exact moment, the sun will reach a perfect 90-degree vertical angle directly above the Kaaba. Because the sun and the sacred structure will share the same vertical axis, the Kaaba will not cast a shadow for a few moments.
Global Timings and Qibla Determination
For observers and believers in Pakistan, this celestial alignment will occur at 2:26:44 PM Pakistan Standard Time (PST).
Astronomical experts have highlighted that this rare event provides a unique opportunity for Muslims worldwide to determine or correct the precise direction of the Qibla (the direction faced during prayers toward the Kaaba).
By looking toward the sun or observing the shadow of a straight vertical object at this exact time, individuals can find the true direction of Mecca without the need for compasses, mobile applications, or other navigational instruments.
