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

 

Sunday, August 16th

Poetry Under the Stars

Description: Enjoy a dark-sky poetry reading from Grand Canyon Conservancy's Astronomer in Residence Lauren Camp followed by a laser-guided constellation talk under one of the darkest skies in the United States!

Time: 8:30 pm (allow 1 hour)

Location: Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater

*blue shuttle system ends at 9:30 pm. Be at the bus stop no later than 9:15 pm.

 

Friday, August 21st

Poetry Under the Stars

Description: Enjoy a dark-sky poetry reading from Grand Canyon Conservancy's Astronomer in Residence Lauren Camp followed by a laser-guided constellation talk under one of the darkest skies in the United States!

Time: 8:30 pm (allow 1 hour)

Location: Grand Canyon Visitor Center

*blue shuttle system ends at 9:30 pm. Be at the bus stop no later than 9:15 pm.

 

Friday, September 11th

Piano Under the Stars

Description: Join Grand Canyon Cosnervancy's Astronomer in Residence Dr. David Koerner for an evening of night-sky themed piano music under one of the darkest night skies in the United States. Dr. Koerner will also provide a laser-guided constellation talk!

Time: 7:30 pm (allow 2 hours)

Location: McKee Amphitheater

*blue shuttle system ends at 9:30 pm. Be at the bus stop no later than 9:15 pm.

 

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 McKee Amphitheater (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

• Sunrise and Sunset times and full Moon dates

• South Rim Village Calendar of Ranger Programs and Special Events

• Visitor Center, Information Desks and Museum - Hours

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