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 >

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

Saturday April 27th

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, April 28th

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

Saturday, May 4th

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 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)

 
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: April 27, 2024

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PO Box 129
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023

Phone:

928-638-7888

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