Antelope Canyon light beams: next dates and times
Short answer: The next Antelope Canyon light beams is on 25 Mar 2027 to 17 Sep 2027 (around the june solstice the sun is above 55° from 09:58 to 15:00, local time).
Sunlight reaches the floor of Upper Antelope Canyon as vertical beams only when the sun is high: roughly late March to early October, around midday.
Upcoming dates
| Date | What | Time (local) |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2027 – 17 Sep 2027 | 25 Mar to 17 Sep | Around the June solstice the sun is above 55° from 09:58 to 15:00 |
| 25 Mar 2028 – 16 Sep 2028 | 25 Mar to 16 Sep | Around the June solstice the sun is above 55° from 09:58 to 15:00 |
| 25 Mar 2029 – 17 Sep 2029 | 25 Mar to 17 Sep | Around the June solstice the sun is above 55° from 09:58 to 15:00 |
Where to stand
Upper Antelope Canyon, on a guided Navajo tour; midday tours are the ones that show beams.
Guides throw sand to make the beams visible. Midday slots sell out first.
Questions
When is Antelope Canyon light beams 2027?
The next Antelope Canyon light beams is on 25 Mar 2027 to 17 Sep 2027 (around the june solstice the sun is above 55° from 09:58 to 15:00, local time).
Where is the best place to see Antelope Canyon light beams?
Upper Antelope Canyon, on a guided Navajo tour; midday tours are the ones that show beams.
Does weather matter for Antelope Canyon light beams?
Yes: you need a clear view of the western horizon. Guides throw sand to make the beams visible. Midday slots sell out first.
Calculated from the sun's position (Meeus) for Page, Arizona, USA; times are local (America/Phoenix). Buildings, hills and haze can shift what you see by a few minutes.