![]() Not able to attend Grand Canyon Star Party? No worries! We offer astronomy programs year-round! Check out our Upcoming Night Sky Events page. Things to Know about the 2024 Star Party
Bring a Red FlashlightMake your way safely: use a red flashlight; white flashlights and cell phone lights are discouraged on the telescope lot. Make a red flashlight by:
![]() South Rim Star Party 2024
Star Party Evening Programs (South Rim)South Rim Visitor Center. Doors open at 7:40 pm. Presentations start at 8 pm. (Limited-capacity seating) Speakers TBD.Night Sky Photography Workshops (South Rim)Night Sky Photography Workshops meet at Grand Canyon Visitor Center at 9:30 pm, then take place out under the stars. Workshops are free and open to the public. Constellation Talks (South Rim)Constellation talks happen every night of the event: 9, 9:30 and 10 pm ![]() Photo courtesy of Christian Schroll North Rim Star Party 2024
Star Party Evening Programs (North Rim)Bright Angel Point Amphitheater Speakers TBDBecome a Volunteer in 2024All amateur astronomers interested in sharing the skies with visitors are invited to participate. Whether you can volunteer for a few days or the whole event, you can help to enrich the lives of people from all over the world.
Questions? E-mailRader Lane, Night Sky Park Ranger Future Star Party Dates2024: June 1–08
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The 2022 Star Party will take place June 18-25 on both North and South Rims of the park. Here is some basic information about this event.
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Amateur astronomers from across the country volunteer their expertise and offer free nightly astronomy programs and telescope viewing.
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Experience the mystery and wonder of Grand Canyon National Park's night sky with Astronomer Tyler Nordgren and Park Ranger Rader Lane. Explore the beauty of the night sky and learn what you can do to help preserve it. |
Last updated: August 14, 2023