Upcoming Night Sky Events

Free astronomy events take place throughout the year. No sign-up needed. Dates, times, and details below.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult on all programs.
  • All outdoor ranger programs are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather or when lightning danger is present.
  • When possible, programs will be moved indoors
 
Telescopes under the stars

Friday, August 29th

Astronomy Talk

Description: Join Astronomer in Residence Dr. Laura-May Abron for a fascinating astronomy talk in the theater followed by outside laser-guided stargazing.

Time: 8 pm (allow 1.5 hours)

Location: Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater

The last blue shuttle bus leaves the visitor center at 9:15 pm.

 
Telescopes under the stars

Saturday, August 30th

Astronomy Talk

Description: Join Astronomer in Residence Dr. Laura-May Abron for a fascinating astronomy talk in the theater followed by outside laser-guided stargazing.

Time: 8 pm (allow 1.5 hours)

Location: Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater

The last blue shuttle bus leaves the visitor center at 9:15 pm

 
Telescopes under the stars

Friday, September 5th

Astronomy Talk

Description: Join Astronomer in Residence Dr. Laura-May Abron for a fascinating astronomy talk in the theater.

Time: 8 pm (allow 1 hour)

Location: Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater

The last blue shuttle bus leaves the visitor center at 9:15 pm.

 
Telescopes under the stars

Saturday, September 6th

Astronomy Talk

Description: Join Astronomer in Residence Dr. Laura-May Abron for a fascinating astronomy talk in the theater.

Time: 8 pm (allow 1 hour)

Location: Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater

The last blue shuttle bus leaves the visitor center at 8:45 pm.

 
Just above the horizon, the full moon is rising in the pink sky glow above vermilion-colored peaks atop stratified layers within a vast canyon landscape.

Sunday, September 7th

Full Moon Rise at Mather Point

Description: Watch the Sun set in the west at 6:47 pm, then turn to the east and watch the Full Moon rise over the Canyon at 6:54 pm! Rangers will be out at Mather Point with telescopes to point at the Moon and other early evening objects. This is an informal gathering to watch moonrise.

Time: 6:30 pm

Location: Mather Point

The last blue shuttle bus leaves the visitor center at 8:45 pm

 
Telescopes under the stars

Sunday, September 7th

Astronomy Talk

Description: Join Astronomer in Residence Dr. Laura-May Abron for a fascinating astronomy talk in the theater.

Time: 8 pm (allow 1 hour)

Location: Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater

The last blue shuttle bus leaves the visitor center at 8:45 pm

 
Telescopes under the stars

Friday, September 12th

Astronomy Talk

Description: Join Astronomer in Residence Dr. Laura-May Abron for a fascinating astronomy talk in the theater followed by outside laser-guided stargazing.

Time: 8 pm (allow 1.5 hours)

Location: Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater

The last blue shuttle bus leaves the visitor center at 8:45 pm

 
Telescopes under the stars

Saturday, September 13th

Astronomy Talk

Description: Join Astronomer in Residence Dr. Laura-May Abron for a fascinating astronomy talk in the theater followed by outside laser-guided stargazing.

Time: 8 pm (allow 1.5 hours)

Location: Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater

The last blue shuttle bus leaves the visitor center at 8:45 pm

 
Telescopes under the stars

Sunday, September 21st

Astronomy Talk

Description: Join Astronomer in Residence Dr. Laura-May Abron for a fascinating astronomy talk in the theater followed by outside laser-guided stargazing.

Time: 8 pm (allow 1.5 hours)

Location: Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater

The last blue shuttle bus leaves the visitor center at 8:45 pm

 
Telescopes under the stars

Friday, September 26th

Astronomy Talk

Description: Join Astronomer in Residence Dr. Laura-May Abron for a fascinating astronomy talk in the theater followed by outside laser-guided stargazing.

Time: 8 pm (allow 1.5 hours)

Location: Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater

The last blue shuttle bus leaves the visitor center at 8:45 pm

 
Telescopes under the stars

Saturday, September 27th

Astronomy Talk

Description: Join Astronomer in Residence Dr. Laura-May Abron for a fascinating astronomy talk in the theater followed by outside laser-guided stargazing.

Time: 8 pm (allow 1.5 hours)

Location: Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater

The last blue shuttle bus leaves the visitor center at 8:45 pm

 
Telescopes under the stars

Saturday, October 4th

Astronomy Talk

Description: Join Astronomer in Residence Dr. Laura-May Abron for a fascinating astronomy talk in the theater followed by outside laser-guided stargazing.

Time: 8 pm (allow 1.5 hours)

Location: Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater

The last blue shuttle bus leaves the visitor center at 8:45 pm

 
Telescopes under the stars

Sunday, October 5th

Astronomy Talk

Description: Join Astronomer in Residence Dr. Laura-May Abron for a fascinating astronomy talk in the theater followed by outside laser-guided stargazing.

Time: 8 pm (allow 1.5 hours)

Location: Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater

The last blue shuttle bus leaves the visitor center at 8:45 pm

 
Just above the horizon, the full moon is rising in the pink sky glow above vermilion-colored peaks atop stratified layers within a vast canyon landscape.

Monday, October 6th

Full Moon Rise at Mather Point

Description: Watch the Full Moon rise over the Canyon at 5:48 pm, then watch the Sun set in the west at 6:04 pm! Rangers will be out at Mather Point with telescopes to point at the Moon and other early evening objects. This is an informal gathering to watch moonrise.

Time: 5:30 pm

Location: Mather Point

The last blue shuttle bus leaves the visitor center at 8:45 pm

 
Telescopes under the stars

Monday, October 6th

Astronomy Talk

Description: Join Astronomer in Residence Dr. Laura-May Abron for a fascinating astronomy talk in the theater.

Time: 8 pm (allow 1 hour)

Location: Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater

The last blue shuttle bus leaves the visitor center at 8:45 pm

 
Telescopes under the stars

Friday, October 17th

Astronomy Talk

Description: Join Astronomer in Residence Dr. Laura-May Abron for a fascinating astronomy talk in the theater followed by outside laser-guided stargazing.

Time: 8 pm (allow 1.5 hours)

Location: Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater

The last blue shuttle bus leaves the visitor center at 8:45 pm

 
Telescopes under the stars

Saturday, October 18th

Astronomy Talk

Description: Join Astronomer in Residence Dr. Laura-May Abron for a fascinating astronomy talk in the theater followed by outside laser-guided stargazing.

Time: 8 pm (allow 1.5 hours)

Location: Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater

The last blue shuttle bus leaves the visitor center at 8:45 pm

 
Telescopes under the stars

Sunday, October 19th

Astronomy Talk

Description: Join Astronomer in Residence Dr. Laura-May Abron for a fascinating astronomy talk in the theater followed by outside laser-guided stargazing.

Time: 8 pm (allow 1.5 hours)

Location: Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater

The last blue shuttle bus leaves the visitor center at 8:45 pm

 
Telescopes under the stars

Wednesday, October 22nd

Astronomy Talk

Description: Join Astronomer in Residence Dr. Laura-May Abron for a fascinating astronomy talk in the theater followed by outside laser-guided stargazing.

Time: 8 pm (allow 1.5 hours)

Location: Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater

The last blue shuttle bus leaves the visitor center at 8:45 pm

 
A map of South Rim Village and the surrounding area, showing the locations of the night sky programs, the South Rim Visitor Center, and Shrine of the Ages Auditorium. Black flags  pinpoint each location.
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.
 

Related Information

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