Upcoming Night Sky Events

Free astronomy events take place throughout the year. No sign-up needed. Dates, times, and details below. Map showing South Rim event locations >

 

Friday, May 17th

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: Telescopes available anytime between 8:30 pm and 10 pm. Constellation talk begins at 8:45 pm.

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

 

Saturday, May 18th

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: Telescopes available anytime between 8:30 pm and 10 pm. Constellation talk begins at 8:45 pm.

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

 

Sunday, May 19th

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: Telescopes available anytime between 8:30 pm and 10 pm. Constellation talk begins at 8:45 pm.

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

 

Thursday, May 23rd

Full Moon Rise over Grand Canyon

Description: Join rangers and astronomers to watch the Sun set in the west at 7:34 pm, then turn to the east and watch the Full Moon rise over the Canyon at 8:15 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: Sunset is at 7:34 pm. Arrive half hour early. Moon rise is 8:15 pm.

Location: South Rim - Mather Point

 

Sunday, May 26th

Constellations over the Canyon

Description: Learn about the science, mythology, and history of the constellations through a laser-guided constellation talk, all under one the darkest night skies in the United States!

Time: 9 p.m. - Allow 1 hour

Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center (meet in front of building)

 

Monday May 27th

Constellations over the Canyon

Description: Learn about the science, mythology, and history of the constellations through a laser-guided constellation talk, all under one the darkest night skies in the United States!

Time: 9 p.m. - Allow 1 hour

Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center (meet in front of building)

 

June 1 - 8 - Grand Canyon Star Party

34th Annual Grand Canyon Star Party

Description: For eight nights in a row, explore with dozens of astronomers, peer through over 50 different telescopes, attend constellation talks, and more, at the 34th annual Grand Canyon Star Party! View details here.

Time: Every night June 1 through 8. Meet at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center. Theater talk starts at 8 pm. Limited capacity--arrive early to get a seat inside theater. Telescopes available behind visitor center from 8 pm - 11:30 pm. Constellation talks start at 9 pm, 9:30 pm, and 10 pm (meet behind visitor center in the telescope lot).

Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center

 

Map shows the locations of the night sky evening programs in relation to Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim of the park.

 

---

Related Information

• South Rim Village Calendar of Ranger Programs and 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 will resume when the North Rim reopen on May 15, 2024. It's a 209 mile/336 km drive from the South Rim Village to the North Rim.

• Return to Grand Canyon National Park's Ranger Program Home Page >