Upcoming Night Sky Events

Free astronomy events take place throughout the year. No sign-up needed. Dates, times, and details below.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult on all programs.
• All outdoor ranger programs are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather or when lightning danger is present.
• When possible, programs will be moved indoors

 

Monday, October 6th

Full Moon Rise at Mather Point

Description: Watch the Full Moon rise over the Canyon at 5:48 pm, then watch the Sun set in the west at 6:04 pm! Rangers will be out at Mather Point with telescopes to point at the Moon and other early evening objects. This is an informal gathering to watch moonrise.

Time: 5:30 pm

Location: Mather Point

The last blue shuttle bus leaves the visitor center at 8:45 pm

 

Friday, October 17th

Astronomy Talk

Description: Join Astronomer in Residence Laura-May Abron for a fascinating astronomy talk in the theater followed by outside laser-guided stargazing. Talk Title: "The Sun at Maximum."

Time: 8 pm (allow 1.5 hours)

Location: Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater

The last blue shuttle bus leaves the visitor center at 8:45 pm

 

Saturday, October 18th

Astronomy Talk

Description: Join Astronomer in Residence Laura-May Abron for a fascinating astronomy talk in the theater followed by outside laser-guided stargazing. Talk Title: "Not Just Stars...Star Systems!"

Time: 8 pm (allow 1.5 hours)

Location: Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater

The last blue shuttle bus leaves the visitor center at 8:45 pm

 

Sunday, October 19th

Astronomy Talk

Description: Join Astronomer in Residence Laura-May Abron for a fascinating astronomy talk in the theater followed by outside laser-guided stargazing. Talk Title: "Common Skies, Countless Eyes."

Time: 8 pm (allow 1.5 hours)

Location: Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater

The last blue shuttle bus leaves the visitor center at 8:45 pm

 

Wednesday, October 22nd

Astronomy Talk

Description: Join Astronomer in Residence Laura-May Abron for a fascinating astronomy talk in the theater followed by outside laser-guided stargazing. Talk Title: "The Sun at Maximum."

Time: 8 pm (allow 1.5 hours)

Location: Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater

The last blue shuttle bus leaves the visitor center at 8:45 pm

 

Map shows the locations of the night sky evening programs in relation to Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim of the park. The evening program sites are tagged with a black flag: South Rim Visitor Center (right) and Shrine of the Ages Auditorium (center). Public parking lots are shown in yellow with the identifying letter or number of the lot in red that correspond to signs posted at the parking lots.

 

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Related Information

• Sunrise and Sunset times and full Moon dates

• South Rim Village Calendar of Ranger Programs and Special Events

• Visitor Center, Information Desks and Museum - Hours

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  Ranger programs are presented between May 15 and October 15, 2024. It's a 209 mile/336 km drive from the South Rim Village to the North Rim.

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