There is no one best place for watching sunrise or sunset, just good places and better places. Download Grand Canyon Sunrise/ Sunset (103kb PDF File) for insider information.
Date
Sunrise
Sunset
Sept 08
6:06 a.m.
6:46 p.m.
Sept 13
6:10 a.m.
6:38 p.m.
Sept 20
6:15 a.m.
6:28 p.m.
Sept 27
6:21 a.m.
6:18 p.m.
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Oct 04
6:26 a.m.
6:07 p.m.
Oct 11
6:32 a.m.
5:58 p.m.
Oct 18
6:38 a.m.
5:48 p.m.
Oct 25
6:45 a.m.
5:40 p.m.
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Nov 01
6:51 a.m.
5:32 p.m.
Nov 8
6:58 a.m.
5:26 p.m.
Nov 15
7:05 a.m.
5:21 p.m.
Nov 22
7:12 a.m.
5:17 p.m.
Nov 29
7:19 a.m.
5:15 p.m.
New Moon
Full Moon
Moon Rise
Sept 04
6:43 p.m.
Sept 18
Oct 03
5:38 p.m.
Oct 17
Nov 02
5:15 p.m.
Nov 16
All Times are Mountain Standard Time.
Your phone provides a fun way to learn more about the Park. Listen to park rangers give 2 minute audio tours at various points of interest on the South Rim, from Hermit Road to Yaki Point, and the North Rim. Learn more...
Did You Know?
Camping on the rim within Grand Canyon National Park is permitted in designated campsites only and violators are subject to citation and/ or fine. There are vehicle accessible campgrounds in Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim, at Desert View and on the North Rim.
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