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 >

 

Monday, December 4th

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: 6:30 pm (allow one hour)

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

 

Tuesday, December 5th

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: 6:30 pm (allow one hour)

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

 

Wednesday, December 6th

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: 6:30 pm (allow one hour)

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

 

Thursday, December 7th

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: 6:30 pm (allow one hour)

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

 

Friday, December 8th

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: Anytime between 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm. Constellation talks begin at 7 pm and 8 pm.

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

 

Saturday, December 9th

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: Anytime between 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm. Constellation talks begin at 7 pm and 8 pm.

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

 

Sunday, December 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: Anytime between 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm. Constellation talks begin at 7 pm and 8 pm.

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

 

Monday, December 11th

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: 6:30 pm (allow one hour)

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

 

Tuesday, December 12th

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: 6:30 pm (allow one hour)

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

 

Wednesday, December 13th

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: 6:30 pm (allow one hour)

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

 

Thursday, December 14th

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: 6:30 pm (allow one hour)

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

 

Friday, December 15th

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: Anytime between 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm. Constellation talks begin at 7 pm and 8 pm.

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

 

Saturday, December 16th

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: Anytime between 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm. Constellation talks begin at 7 pm and 8 pm.

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

 

Sunday, December 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: Anytime between 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm. Constellation talks begin at 7 pm and 8 pm.

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

 

Monday, December 18th

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: 6:30 pm (allow one hour)

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

 

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

 

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• Desert View
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• North Rim
  Ranger Programs have ended. North Rim is Open for Day Use Only - during the month of November 2023.
  
  The North Rim will close for the winter on December 1, 2023.
  It's a 209 mile/336 km drive from the South Rim Village to the North Rim.

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