Silhouette of a park ranger using a laser pointer to point out constellations in a stary night sky.
Map shows location of 4 public parking lots in relation to and surrounding the Visitor Center Plaza.
a large, curved visitor center building with blue doors and solar panels on a gray sloping roof.
Outside, under a starry night sky, several people are taking turns looking through a telescope.

South Rim Village | Astronomy Night - Constellation Talk

Grand Canyon National Park

Special Event
  • Every day at 7:00 PM from December 06, 2024 to December 07, 2024
  • Free

Astronomy Night - Constellations Over the Canyon

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: 7:00 pm (allow 1 hour)

Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater 

More information

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

From the South Entrance Station, continue following the road you are on for 5 miles, and it will lead you to the Visitor Center. Just before the parking areas, the road curves to the left. You can park your vehicle in one of four parking areas and find your way to the Visitor Center, in the center of the open plaza where restroom buildings, the park store, and the bicycle rental are also located. View the map below.

Latitude and Longitude 36.059095, -112.108899

Schedule

Days:

Every day

Dates:

December 06, 2024 to December 07, 2024

Time:

7:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Contact Information

Rader Lane

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Event Type

  • Campfire/Evening Program
  • Talk
Tags: astronomy, constellations, telescope viewing, astronomy program, astronomer in residence, evening program, stargazing program, night sky, night sky activity