Key Takeaways
- The sun will be directly over the Kaaba on May 27, 2026, at 12:18 PM Makkah time (09:18 GMT).
- This alignment falls on Eid al-Adha for the first time in 139 years.
- Looking at the sun at that instant gives perfect Qibla direction anywhere in the world.
On May 27, 2026, the sun will pass directly above the Kaaba at precisely 12:18 PM local time (09:18 GMT). This happens just as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha, a coincidence that has not taken place in 139 years.
At the moment of solar noon, the Kaaba will cast no shadow. The sun will sit at its highest point, 90 degrees directly overhead.
For anyone on Earth who looks towards the sun at that exact minute, they will be facing the Qibla with complete accuracy.
This happens because the sun’s position aligns perfectly with the latitude of Makkah, turning it into a natural compass.
The sun crosses directly above the Kaaba twice every year, once in late May and again in mid-July, due to Makkah’s location near the Tropic of Cancer. This year’s first crossing lands on Eid al-Adha, making it especially notable for pilgrims and Muslims worldwide.
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