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

 

Thursday, December 4th

Moonrise over the Grand Canyon

Description: Gather at Mather Point to watch moonrise over the Grand Canyon at 4:50 pm, then turn west and watch sunset at 5:15 pm! Astronomer Dr. Jennifer Hoffman will be at Mather Point with a few telescopes to show you then Sun, the Moon, and early evening objects! This is an informal gathering to watch moonrise, not a formal program!

Time: Arrive 4:30 pm. Moonrise is 4:50 pm. Sunset is 5:15 pm. Time when gathering ends is informal.

Location: Mather Point

The last blue shuttle bus leaves the visitor center at 7:45 pm

 

Tuesday, December 9th

Astronomy Talk

Description: Join Astronomer Dr. Jennifer Hoffman for an astronomy talk in the theater followed by an outdoor laser-guided constellation talk under one of the darkest night skies in the United States! Dress Warm.

Time: 7 pm (allow 1.5 hours)

Location: Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater

The last blue shuttle bus leaves the visitor center at 7:45 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

• Desert View
  Ranger programs and Grand Canyon Speaks Presentations..
  Desert View is open all year and is located on the South Rim, 23 miles/37 km, east of Grand Canyon Village on State Route 64, also known as Desert View Drive.

• North Rim
  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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