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Sunrise, morning haze, Grand Canyon

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View larger. | Grand Canyon in the morning, by Phil Rettke Photography — View larger. | Grand Canyon at sunrise, by Phil Rettke Photography. Visit his Facebook page.

Sunrise through the morning haze at the Grand Canyon, Arizona.

Thank you, Phil Rettke Photography!

The Grand Canyon is 277 miles (446 km) long, up to 18 miles (29 km) wide and over a mile (1,800 meters) deep in places. The Colorado River runs through it. Nearly two billion years of geologic history can be seen in the canyon, exposed by the flowing water and by the uplift of the Colorado Plateau. And in case you’ve never been there, but always wanted to go, here’s how to plan your visit to the Grand Canyon.

The Grand Canyon, seen from a point known as Hermit's Rest. This image is from Wikimedia Commons. — The Grand Canyon, seen from a point known as Hermit’s Rest. This image is from Wikimedia Commons.

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Deborah Byrd (asteroid 3505 Byrd) helps edit EarthSky.org and is a frequent host of EarthSky videos. Deborah created the EarthSky radio series in 1991 and founded EarthSky.org in 1994. Prior to that, she had worked for the University of Texas McDonald Observatory since 1976, and created and produced their Star Date radio series. She has won a galaxy of awards from the broadcasting and science communities, including having an asteroid named in her honor in 1990, a Public Service Award from the National Science Board in 2003, and the Education Prize from the American Astronomical Society in 2020. A science communicator and educator since 1976, Byrd believes in science as a force for good in the world and a vital tool for the 21st century. "Being an EarthSky editor is like hosting a big global party for cool nature-lovers," she says.