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 >

 

Tuesday, December 3rd

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: 7 pm. Allow 1 hour.

Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center

 

Friday, 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: 7 pm. Allow 1 hour.

Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center

 

Saturday, 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: 7 pm. Allow 1 hour.

Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center

 

Sunday, December 15th

Full Moon Rise over Grand Canyon

Description: Watch the Sun set in the west at 5:59 pm, then turn to the east and watch the Full Moon rise over the Canyon at 6:18 pm! This is not a formal program--just something to make sure you see! Once-a-month special event!

Time: Sunset is at 5:59 pm. Arrive half hour early. Moon rise is 6:18 pm. Look northeast.

Location: South Rim - Mather Point, Hopi Point, Yavapai Point, Maricopa Point

 

Monday, January 13th

Full Moon Rise over Grand Canyon

Description: Watch the Sun set in the west at 6:13 pm, but also turn to the east and watch the Full Moon rise over the Canyon at 6:03 pm! This is not a formal program--just something to make sure you see! Once-a-month special event!

Time: Sunset is at 6:13 pm. Arrive half hour early. Moon rise is 6:03 pm. Look northeast.

Location: South Rim - Mather Point, Hopi Point, Yavapai Point, Maricopa Point

 

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.

 

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Related Information

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• Desert View
  Ranger programs and Grand Canyon Speaks Presentations..
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  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.

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