Park · AZ, US
Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona has been an International Dark Sky Park since 2016. Stargazing is listed among its activities. Backcountry camping needs a permit; call 928-638-7888 for current conditions.
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| Type | Park |
| State / Province | AZ |
| Country | United States |
| Nearest town | Grand Canyon |
| Certified | 2016 |
| Coordinates | 36.3079, -112.2929 |
| Source | https://darksky.org/places/grand-canyon-national-park-dark-sky-park/ (opens in new tab) |
Plan Your Night
Tonight’s moon
New Moon
0% illuminated. Rises 6:37 AM MST. Sets 4:56 PM MST. Times are local to the park.
Next new moon
November 9, 2026
The darkest, best-for-stargazing night in the current lunar cycle. See the full trip planner for the next 12 months of new-moon windows.
Upcoming meteor showers
- Leonids Meteor Shower Peak 2026, November 17, 2026
- Geminids Meteor Shower Peak 2026, December 13, 2026
- Ursids Meteor Shower Peak 2026, December 22, 2026
5 nearest dark sky places
- Pipe Spring National Monument · 73 km (46 mi)
- Under Canvas Grand Canyon · 74 km (46 mi)
- Thunder Mountain Pootsee Nightsky · 74 km (46 mi)
- Under Canvas Lake Powell and Grand Staircase · 85 km (53 mi)
- Springdale, Utah · 116 km (72 mi)