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Sun to Align Directly Over Kaaba, Offering Natural Qibla Alignment

Sun to Align Directly Over Kaaba, Offering Natural Qibla Alignment
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At a glance

  • Sun will be directly above the Kaaba today.
  • Kaaba's shadow will disappear for a few moments at 12:26 PM Makkah time.
  • This phenomenon will be visible in Pakistan at 2:26 PM and 44 seconds.

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Today, the sun is expected to be directly above the Kaaba, leading to the temporary disappearance of its shadow for a few moments. The Jeddah Astronomical Society has stated that at 12:26 PM local Makkah time, the sun will be positioned at a precise 90-degree angle directly over the Kaaba. During this celestial event, both the sun and the Kaaba will align on the same vertical axis, resulting in the Kaaba's shadow becoming invisible.

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Today, the sun will align directly over the Kaaba, causing its shadow to vanish for a brief period at 12:26 PM local Makkah time.

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