Upcoming Night Sky Events

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

Sunrise and Sunset times along with full Moon dates for 2025

 

Monday, February 3rd

Constellations over the Canyon

Description: Join Grand Canyon Conservancy's Astronomer in Residence to 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 pm (allow one hour)

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

 

Friday, February 7th

Astronomy Talk

Description: Join Grand Canyon Conservancy's Astronomer in Residence for an astronomy talk in the theater followed by an outdoor laser-guided constellation talk under one of the most pristine skies in the United States!

Time: 7 pm (allow one hour)

Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater

 

Saturday, February 8th

Astronomy Talk

Description: Join Grand Canyon Conservancy's Astronomer in Residence for an astronomy talk in the theater followed by an outdoor laser-guided constellation talk under one of the most pristine skies in the United States!

Time: 7 pm (allow one hour)

Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater

 

Wednesday, February 12th

Astronomy Talk

Description: Join Grand Canyon Conservancy's Astronomer in Residence for an astronomy talk in the theater followed by an outdoor laser-guided constellation talk under one of the most pristine skies in the United States!

Time: 7 pm (allow one hour)

Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater

 

Saturday, February 15th

Constellations over the Canyon

Description: Join Grand Canyon Conservancy's Astronomer in Residence to 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: 7:30 pm (allow one hour)

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

 

Sunday, February 16th

Constellations over the Canyon

Description: Join Grand Canyon Conservancy's Astronomer in Residence to 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: 7:30 pm (allow one hour)

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

 

Sunday, February 23rd

Constellations over the Canyon

Description: Join Grand Canyon Conservancy's Astronomer in Residence to 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: 7:30 pm (allow one hour)

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

 

Tuesday, February 25th

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: 7:30 pm (allow one hour)

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

 

Wednesday, February 26th

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: 7:30 pm (allow one hour)

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

 

Saturday, March 1st

Constellations over the Canyon

Description: Join Grand Canyon Conservancy's Astronomer in Residence to 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: 7:30 pm (allow one hour)

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

 

Sunday, March 2nd

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: 7:30 pm (allow one hour)

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

 

Monday, March 3rd

Astronomy Talk

Description: Join Grand Canyon Conservancy's Astronomer in Residence for an astronomy talk in the theater followed by an outdoor laser-guided constellation talk under one of the most pristine skies in the United States!

Time: 7:30 pm (allow one hour)

Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater

 

Friday, March 7th

Astronomy Talk

Description: Join Grand Canyon Conservancy's Astronomer in Residence for an astronomy talk in the theater followed by an outdoor laser-guided constellation talk under one of the most pristine skies in the United States!

Time: 7:30 pm (allow one hour)

Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater

 

Monday, March 10th

Astronomy Talk

Description: Join Grand Canyon Conservancy's Astronomer in Residence for an astronomy talk in the theater followed by an outdoor laser-guided constellation talk under one of the most pristine skies in the United States!

Time: 7:30 pm (allow one hour)

Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater

 

Wednesday, March 12th

Astronomy Talk

Description: Join Grand Canyon Conservancy's Astronomer in Residence for an astronomy talk in the theater followed by an outdoor laser-guided constellation talk under one of the most pristine skies in the United States!

Time: 7:30 pm (allow one hour)

Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater

 

Thursday, March 13th

Astronomy Talk

Description: Join Grand Canyon Conservancy's Astronomer in Residence for an astronomy talk in the theater followed by an outdoor laser-guided constellation talk under one of the most pristine skies in the United States!

Time: 7:30 pm (allow one hour)

Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater

 

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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