Upcoming Night Sky Events

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

• Grand Canyon Star Party - June 21-28, 2025
• Sunrise and Sunset times along with full Moon dates for 2025

 

Wednesday, April 30th

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: 8:30 pm (allow one hour)

Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center (meet in front of building)

 

Thursday, May 1st

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: 8:30 pm (allow one hour)

Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center (meet in front of building)

 

Friday, May 2nd

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: Anytime between 8 pm and 10 pm. Constellation talks begin at 8:30 pm.

Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center (follow red rope lights)

 

Saturday, 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: Anytime between 8 pm and 10 pm. Constellation talks begin at 8:30 pm.

Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center (follow red rope lights)

 

Sunday, 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: Anytime between 8:30 pm and 10:30 pm. Constellation talk begins at 9 pm.

Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center (follow red rope lights)

 

Friday, May 9th

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: Anytime between 8:30 pm and 10:30 pm. Constellation talk begins at 9 pm.

Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center (follow red rope lights)

 

Saturday, May 10th

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: Anytime between 8:30 pm and 10:30 pm. Constellation talk begins at 9 pm.

Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center (follow red rope lights)

 

Sunday, May 11th

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: Anytime between 8:30 pm and 10:30 pm. Constellation talk begins at 9 pm.

Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center (follow red rope lights)

 

Thursday, May 15th

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: 9 pm (allow one hour)

Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center (meet in front of building)

 

Friday, May 16th

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: Anytime between 8:30 pm and 10:30 pm. Constellation talk begins at 9 pm.

Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center (follow red rope lights)

 

Saturday, May 17th

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: Anytime between 8:30 pm and 10:30 pm. Constellation talk begins at 9 pm.

Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center (follow red rope lights)

 

Sunday, May 18th

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: Anytime between 8:30 pm and 10:30 pm. Constellation talk begins at 9 pm.

Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center (follow red rope lights)

 

Tuesday, May 20th

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: 9 pm (allow one hour)

Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center (meet in front of building)

 

Wednesday, May 21st

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: 9 pm (allow one hour)

Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center (meet in front of building)

 

Thursday, May 22nd

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: 9 pm (allow one hour)

Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center (meet in front of building)

 

Friday, May 23rd

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: Anytime between 8:30 pm and 10:30 pm. Constellation talk begins at 9 pm.

Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center (follow red rope lights)

 

Saturday, May 24th

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: Anytime between 8:30 pm and 10:30 pm. Constellation talk begins at 9 pm.

Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center (follow red rope lights)

 

Sunday, May 25th

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: Anytime between 8:30 pm and 10:30 pm. Constellation talk begins at 9 pm.

Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center (follow red rope lights)

 

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

• South Rim Village Calendar of Ranger Programs and Special Events

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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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