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 >

 
GRCA Night Sky Program

Thursday, May 2nd

Constellations Over the Canyon

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

Time: 8:30 pm - allow 1 hour (recommend driving to visitor center - shuttle buses end at 9 pm)

Location: South Rim - Meet at Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater

 
A telescope in the foreground aims up at a Milky Way spanning across the sky. Red lights decorate the ground below.

Friday, May 3rd

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)

 
a small group of people taking turns looking through a large telescope beneath a sky full of stars.
Telescopes will be setup at the Sports Complex in Tusayan, seven miles south of the park.

Saturday, May 4th

Astronomy Night in Tusayan

Description: Join rangers and astronomers at the Sports Complex in the town of Tusayan for telescope viewing and a laser-guided constellation talk!

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

Location: TUSAYAN - 3 miles south of park. Drive to south roundabout near the Squire Inn, take right on Long Jim Loop, follow road until you see Sports Complex on left. Park on the side of road. Here is a location pin to follow: Sports Complex in Tusayan

 
A telescope in the foreground aims up at a Milky Way spanning across the sky. Red lights decorate the ground below.

Sunday, May 5th

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)

 
GRCA Night Sky Program

Thursday, May 9th

Constellations Over the Canyon

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

Time: 8:30 pm - allow 1 hour (recommend driving to visitor center - shuttle buses end at 9 pm)

Location: South Rim - Meet at Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater

 
A telescope in the foreground aims up at a Milky Way spanning across the sky. Red lights decorate the ground below.

Friday, May 10th

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)

 
A telescope in the foreground aims up at a Milky Way spanning across the sky. Red lights decorate the ground below.

Saturday, May 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: 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)

 
A telescope in the foreground aims up at a Milky Way spanning across the sky. Red lights decorate the ground below.

Sunday, May 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: 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)

 
A South Rim Village and vicinity map that shows the locations of the night sky programs, Shrine of the Ages Auditorium and the South Rim Visitor Center. Green arrows pinpoint the locations.
Map shows the locations of the night sky evening programs in relation to Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim of the park.
 

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Last updated: May 1, 2024

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Grand Canyon, AZ 86023

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928-638-7888

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