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Pantheon sunbeam on 21 April: next dates and times

Short answer: The next Pantheon sunbeam on 21 April is on 21 Apr 2027 (solar noon 13:10, local time).

On 21 April, Rome's founding day, the midday sunbeam through the oculus falls on the entrance doorway. In antiquity the emperor entered in this light.

Upcoming dates

DateWhatTime (local)
Wed 21 Apr 2027Solar noonSolar noon 13:10
Fri 21 Apr 2028Solar noonSolar noon 13:10
Sat 21 Apr 2029Solar noonSolar noon 13:10

Where to stand

Inside the Pantheon, facing the doorway, around local solar noon.

Entry needs a ticket; arrive well before noon.

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Questions

When is Pantheon sunbeam on 21 April 2027?

The next Pantheon sunbeam on 21 April is on 21 Apr 2027 (solar noon 13:10, local time).

Where is the best place to see Pantheon sunbeam on 21 April?

Inside the Pantheon, facing the doorway, around local solar noon.

Does weather matter for Pantheon sunbeam on 21 April?

Yes: you need a clear view of the sky horizon. Entry needs a ticket; arrive well before noon.

Calculated from the sun's position (Meeus) for Rome, Italy; times are local (Europe/Rome). Buildings, hills and haze can shift what you see by a few minutes.