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

 

Sunday, July 6th

Astronomy Night

Description: Join rangers and astronomers behind Grand Canyon Visitor Center for an evening of telescope viewing and laser-guided constellation talks under one the darkest night skies in the United States!

Time: 8 pm: Twilight Talk in the Theater "Night Sky and Light Pollution". —9 pm to 10:30 pm: Telescope Viewing —9:30 pm: Constellation Talk

Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center (follow red rope lights)

*Free Village Route shuttles end at 9:15 pm. Driving a personal vehicle or walking is best.

 

Friday, July 11th

Astronomy Night

Description: Join rangers and astronomers behind Grand Canyon Visitor Center for an evening of telescope viewing and laser-guided constellation talks under one the darkest night skies in the United States!

Time: Anytime between 9 pm and 10:30 pm. Constellation talk begins at 9:30 pm.*

Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center (follow red rope lights)

*Free Village Route shuttles end at 9:15 pm. Driving a personal vehicle or walking is best.

 

Saturday, July 12th

Astronomy Night

Description: Join rangers and astronomers behind Grand Canyon Visitor Center for an evening of telescope viewing and laser-guided constellation talks under one the darkest night skies in the United States!

Time: Anytime between 9 pm and 10:30 pm. Constellation talk begins at 9:30 pm.*

Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center (follow red rope lights)

*Free Village Route shuttles end at 9:15 pm. Driving a personal vehicle or walking is best.

 

Sunday, July 13th

Astronomy Night

Description: Join rangers and astronomers behind Grand Canyon Visitor Center for an evening of telescope viewing and laser-guided constellation talks under one the darkest night skies in the United States!

Time: Anytime between 9 pm and 10:30 pm. Constellation talk begins at 9:30 pm.*

Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center (follow red rope lights)

*Free Village Route shuttles end at 9:15 pm. Driving a personal vehicle or walking is best.

 

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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