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

 

Saturday, January 3rd

Full Moon Rise over the Grand Canyon

Description: Watch the sunset to the west at 5:27 pm, then turn to the east to watch the full moon rise over the Grand Canyon at 5:53 pm! This is an informal event--watch from anywhere with a good view to the east!

Time: Sunset 5:27 pm. Moonrise 5:53 pm. Arrive at least a half hour before sunset.

Location: Mather Point (just one good suggestion)

 

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

• 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

• 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 Status and Updates
  North Rim is CLOSED for the winter. Sections of the North Rim are tentatively expected to reopen to visitors for the 2026 season on May 15, pending weather, trail conditions, infrastructure readiness, and completion of hazard mitigation efforts, due to extensive damage from the Dragon Bravo Fire. It's a 209 mile/336 km drive from the South Rim Village to the North Rim.

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