Pantheon light in May 2027
Short answer: On 15 May 2027: The sun disc is on the floor from 12:10 to 14:10; book the 11:45 slot. Every day of May is in the table.
The only light inside the Pantheon comes through the open oculus at the top of the dome. The sun turns it into a disc of light that slides across the coffered dome, down the walls and, around midday in late spring and summer, onto the marble floor.
| Date | Beam on the floor | Lowest point (midday) | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 1 May | — | On the wall of the entrance (north) side, about 0 m up | 12:15 |
| Sun 2 May | 13:05–13:15 | On the floor, 22 m from the centre towards the entrance (north) side | 12:45 |
| Mon 3 May | 12:50–13:25 | On the floor, 21 m from the centre towards the entrance (north) side | 12:30 |
| Tue 4 May | 12:45–13:35 | On the floor, 21 m from the centre towards the entrance (north) side | 12:30 |
| Wed 5 May | 12:40–13:40 | On the floor, 21 m from the centre towards the entrance (north) side | 12:15 |
| Thu 6 May | 12:35–13:45 | On the floor, 21 m from the centre towards the entrance (north) side | 12:15 |
| Fri 7 May | 12:30–13:45 | On the floor, 20 m from the centre towards the entrance (north) side | 12:15 |
| Sat 8 May | 12:25–13:50 | On the floor, 20 m from the centre towards the entrance (north) side | 12:00 |
| Sun 9 May | 12:25–13:55 | On the floor, 20 m from the centre towards the entrance (north) side | 12:00 |
| Mon 10 May | 12:20–13:55 | On the floor, 20 m from the centre towards the entrance (north) side | 12:00 |
| Tue 11 May | 12:20–14:00 | On the floor, 19 m from the centre towards the entrance (north) side | 12:00 |
| Wed 12 May | 12:15–14:00 | On the floor, 19 m from the centre towards the entrance (north) side | 12:00 |
| Thu 13 May | 12:15–14:05 | On the floor, 19 m from the centre towards the entrance (north) side | 12:00 |
| Fri 14 May | 12:10–14:05 | On the floor, 19 m from the centre towards the entrance (north) side | 11:45 |
| Sat 15 May | 12:10–14:10 | On the floor, 18 m from the centre towards the entrance (north) side | 11:45 |
| Sun 16 May | 12:05–14:10 | On the floor, 18 m from the centre towards the entrance (north) side | 11:45 |
| Mon 17 May | 12:05–14:10 | On the floor, 18 m from the centre towards the entrance (north) side | 11:45 |
| Tue 18 May | 12:05–14:15 | On the floor, 18 m from the centre towards the entrance (north) side | 11:45 |
| Wed 19 May | 12:00–14:15 | On the floor, 18 m from the centre towards the entrance (north) side | 11:45 |
| Thu 20 May | 12:00–14:15 | On the floor, 17 m from the centre towards the entrance (north) side | 11:45 |
| Fri 21 May | 12:00–14:20 | On the floor, 17 m from the centre towards the entrance (north) side | 11:45 |
| Sat 22 May | 12:00–14:20 | On the floor, 17 m from the centre towards the entrance (north) side | 11:45 |
| Sun 23 May | 11:55–14:20 | On the floor, 17 m from the centre towards the entrance (north) side | 11:30 |
| Mon 24 May | 11:55–14:25 | On the floor, 17 m from the centre towards the entrance (north) side | 11:30 |
| Tue 25 May | 11:55–14:25 | On the floor, 17 m from the centre towards the entrance (north) side | 11:30 |
| Wed 26 May | 11:55–14:25 | On the floor, 16 m from the centre towards the entrance (north) side | 11:30 |
| Thu 27 May | 11:50–14:25 | On the floor, 16 m from the centre towards the entrance (north) side | 11:30 |
| Fri 28 May | 11:50–14:30 | On the floor, 16 m from the centre towards the entrance (north) side | 11:30 |
| Sat 29 May | 11:50–14:30 | On the floor, 16 m from the centre towards the entrance (north) side | 11:30 |
| Sun 30 May | 11:50–14:30 | On the floor, 16 m from the centre towards the entrance (north) side | 11:30 |
| Mon 31 May | 11:50–14:30 | On the floor, 16 m from the centre towards the entrance (north) side | 11:30 |
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Questions
What is the best time for the light at Pantheon in May 2027?
On 15 May 2027: The sun disc is on the floor from 12:10 to 14:10; book the 11:45 slot. Every day of May is in the table.
Is May a good month for the light at Pantheon?
Yes, May is one of the best months.