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Special Event
Event
Astronomy Night | South Rim Village - Grand Canyon Visitor Center | Telescope Viewing and Constellation Talk
This event has already occurred. This page is provided for reference only.
Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 36.059095, -112.108899
From the South Entrance Station, continue following the road you are on for 5 miles, and it will lead you to the Visitor Center. Just before the parking areas, the road curves to the left. You can park your vehicle in one of four parking areas and find your way to the Visitor Center, in the center of the open plaza where restroom buildings, the park store, and the bicycle rental are also located. View the map below.
Repeating Event
Days:
Every day
Dates:
April 18, 2025 to April 20, 2025
Time:
7:30 PM
Duration:
1 hour
Type of Event
Campfire/Evening Program
Talk
Description
Astronomy Night
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 8 pm and 10 pm. Constellation talks begin at 8:30 pm.
Location: South Rim - South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center(follow red rope lights).
More information
Reservation or Registration: No
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Photo courtesy Austin Mann