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 pm (allow one hour)*
Location:South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center (meet in front of building)
*The free Village Route shuttles end at 9 pm. Driving a personal vehicle or walking is best.
Thursday, May 22nd
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 pm (allow one hour)*
Location:South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center (meet in front of building)
*The free Village Route shuttles end at 9 pm. Driving a personal vehicle or walking is best.
Friday, May 23rd
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 8:30 pm and 10:30 pm. Constellation talk begins at 9 pm.*
Location:South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center (follow red rope lights)
*The free Village Route shuttles end at 9 pm. Driving a personal vehicle or walking is best.
Saturday, May 24th
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 8:30 pm and 10:30 pm. Constellation talk begins at 9 pm.*
Location:South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center (follow red rope lights)
*The free Village Route shuttles end at 9 pm. Driving a personal vehicle or walking is best.
Sunday, May 25th
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 8:30 pm and 10:30 pm. Constellation talk begins at 9 pm.*
Location:South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center (follow red rope lights)
*The free Village Route shuttles end at 9 pm. Driving a personal vehicle or walking is best.
Monday, 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 pm (allow one hour)*
Location:South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center (meet in front of building)
*The free Village Route shuttles end at 9 pm. Driving a personal vehicle or walking is best.
Tuesday, 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 pm (allow one hour)*
Location:South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center (meet in front of building)
*The free Village Route shuttles end at 9 pm. Driving a personal vehicle or walking is best.
Wednesday, May 28th
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 pm (allow one hour)*
Location:South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center (meet in front of building)
*The free Village Route shuttles end at 9 pm. Driving a personal vehicle or walking is best.
Thursday, May 29th
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 pm (allow one hour)*
Location:South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center (meet in front of building)
*The free Village Route shuttles end at 9 pm. Driving a personal vehicle or walking is best.
Friday, May 30th
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 9 pm and 10:30 pm. Constellation talk begins at 9:30 pm.*
Location:South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center (follow red rope lights)
*The free Village Route shuttles end at 9 pm. Driving a personal vehicle or walking is best.
Saturday, May 31st
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 9 pm and 10:30 pm. Constellation talk begins at 9:30 pm.*
Location:South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center (follow red rope lights)
*The free Village Route shuttles end at 9 pm. Driving a personal vehicle or walking is best.
Sunday, June 1st
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 9 pm and 10:30 pm. Constellation talk begins at 9:30 pm.*
Location:South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center (follow red rope lights)
*The free Village Route shuttles end at 9 pm. Driving a personal vehicle or walking is best.
Map shows the locations of the night sky evening programs in relation to Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim of the park. The evening program sites are tagged with a black flag: South Rim Visitor Center (right) and Shrine of the Ages Auditorium (center). Public parking lots are shown in yellow with the identifying letter or number of the lot in red that correspond to signs posted at the parking lots.
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 are presented between May 15 and October 15, 2024. It's a 209 mile/336 km drive from the South Rim Village to the North Rim.
