Not able to attend Grand Canyon Star Party? No worries! We offer astronomy programs year-round! Check out our Upcoming Night Sky Events page. Things to Know about the 2025 Star Party
Bring a Red FlashlightMake your way safely: use a red flashlight; white flashlights and cell phone lights are discouraged on the telescope lot. Make a red flashlight by:
South Rim Star Party 2025Events include nightly evening programs from special guest speakers at 8:00 pm outdoors, in the plaza in front of the Visitor Center. The speakers and program topics are listed below, To get a good seat arrive early —seating is limited. Bring a folding chair, or cushions to sit on. Star Party Evening Programs (South Rim)Presentations take place outdoors in the plaza in front of the Visitor Center. Presentations start at 8 pm. (Limited-capacity seating - so bring a folding chair or cushions to sit on.) Night Sky Photography Workshops (South Rim)Schedule Coming in March 2025 Constellation Talks (South Rim)Constellation talks happen every night of the event: 9, 9:30 and 10 pm North Rim Star Party 2025
Star Party Evening Programs (North Rim)North Rim Lodge Auditorium Become a Volunteer in 2025All amateur astronomers interested in sharing the skies with visitors are invited to participate. Whether you can volunteer for a few days or the whole event, you can help to enrich the lives of people from all over the world.
Questions? E-mailRader Lane - Dark Skies Program Manager Future Star Party Dates2025: June 21 - 28
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The 2022 Star Party will take place June 18-25 on both North and South Rims of the park. Here is some basic information about this event.
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Amateur astronomers from across the country volunteer their expertise and offer free nightly astronomy programs and telescope viewing.
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Experience the mystery and wonder of Grand Canyon National Park's night sky with Astronomer Tyler Nordgren and Park Ranger Rader Lane. Explore the beauty of the night sky and learn what you can do to help preserve it. |
Last updated: June 25, 2024