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 >

 

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)

 

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)

 

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 >