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

Friday, April 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 pm and 10 pm. Constellation talks begin at 8:30 pm.

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

Saturday, April 19th

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, April 20th

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)

Thursday, April 24th

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, April 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 pm and 10 pm. Constellation talks begin at 8:30 pm.

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

Saturday, April 26th

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, April 27th

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)

Tuesday, April 29th

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)

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)

Related Information

• South Rim Village Calendar of Ranger Programs and Special Events

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  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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