Chichen Itza Snake Shadow 2025. As the sun sets in the west and the shadows lengthen in the ancient mayan city of chichen itza, a collective sigh of amazement goes up from thousands of people standing at. As the sun sets, the north western corner of the terraces cast a shadow on the northern stairway, creating a diamond pattern representing a snake’s body.
The serpent effect, a mesmerizing spectacle witnessed during the equinox at chichen itza, is a breathtaking display of celestial alignment and architectural ingenuity. The kukulkán pyramid at chichén itzá hides a remarkable shadow effect that only occurs on the march and september equinoxes every year.