2020 Grand Canyon Star Party – Arizona
One of the Best Night Sky Observation Spots in the USA
When: June 13 – 20, 2020 / June 5 – 12, 2021
Where: Grand Canyon Visitor Center (South Rim) / Grand Canyon Lodge (North Rim), Grand Canyon National Park
The Grand Canyon Star Party is a free event hosted by the National Park Service in collaboration with the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association and the Saguaro Astronomy Club of Phoenix. The is a great opportunity to view the night sky with assistance from amateur astronomers. The event begins at sunset, although the best viewing is after 9:00 pm— to see planets, double stars, star clusters, nebulae, and distant galaxies.
South Rim Event Highlights
- Evening Ranger Program (Visitor Center Theater)
- Slideshow Constellation Tours
- Night Sky Photography Workshops
- Constellation Talks
- Telescope Viewing
North Rim Event Highlights
- Evening Ranger Program (Auditorium of Grand Canyon Lodge)
- Constellation Talks
- Telescope Viewing
Entry to the Park is required and overnight lodging is recommended. Check the website for additional details.
Plan Your Trip
Grand Canyon National Park is an amazing place, offering unique experiences to visitors throughout the year. No two visits to the park are the same. Peak season visits should be planned months in advance. Here are some recommendations from the travel desk at Check-it-Off Travel to consider while planning a trip to the event.
Where to Stay
El Tovar Hotel (South Rim)
Grand Canyon Lodge (North Rim)
Bright Angel Lodge & Cabins (South Rim)
What to Do
Hike a Rim Trail
Shop for Native American Items
Take a Scenic Drive
Visit a Museum
Bucket List
** Phantom Ranch is a historic hotel at the bottom of the Canyon, and one of the most difficult hotels in the USA to check off your bucket list!!
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