Stars Over Katahdin is the Katahdin Region’s annual celebration of the darkest skies east of the Mississippi River. Following years of this event and local advocacy, the exceptionally dark skies above Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument were formally recognized as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary. We host campfire chats each year to inspire us all before viewing the night skies through state-of-the-art telescopes.
stay tuned for 2025 Date.
Thank you for making 2024 a success!
Event Recap from September 28, 2024
4:00-5:00 PM Solar Viewing & Naturalist Activities
Safely view solar activity with expert astronomers from around Maine and beyond. Naturalists and night sky enthusiasts will offer additional activities.
4:00-9:00 PM Family Activities with the National Park Service
Children can earn their Night Sky Explorer Junior Ranger badge and participate in additional activities such as film canister rockets, nocturnal animal programs, and family crafts inside the museum.
- 4:30 PM Nocturnal Animals Family Program with the NPS
- 7:00 PM Nocturnal Animals Family Program with the NPS
4:00-9:00 PM Dinner and Snacks
A food truck will be onsite to sell dinner items (cash only).
5:15 PM Campfire Chats
Featuring the National Park Service, expert astronomers, and night sky enthusiasts
6:00-7:00 PM Burnurwurbskek Singers
7:00-9:00 PM Night Sky Viewing
Guided night sky viewing with astronomers and professional telescopes
Nearby Camping & Lodging Options
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To learn more about stargazing at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, an IDA International Dark-Sky Sanctuary, visit the National Park Service stargazing page or check out our Dark Sky Guide. For more information about Stars Over Katahdin, email info@friendsofkww.org
Thank you to our sponsors!
gideon asen law | katahdin trust | lee auto mall
ellis family market | maine audubon
natural resources council of maine | shoebox collaborations
Stars Over Katahdin
Stars Over Katahdin is the Katahdin Region’s annual celebration of the darkest skies east of the Mississippi River. Following years of this event and local advocacy, the exceptionally dark skies above Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument were formally recognized as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary. We host campfire chats each year to inspire us all before viewing the night skies through state-of-the-art telescopes.
stay tuned for 2025 Date.
Thank you for making 2024 a success!
Event Recap from September 28, 2024
4:00-5:00 PM Solar Viewing & Naturalist Activities
Safely view solar activity with expert astronomers from around Maine and beyond. Naturalists and night sky enthusiasts will offer additional activities.
4:00-9:00 PM Family Activities with the National Park Service
Children can earn their Night Sky Explorer Junior Ranger badge and participate in additional activities such as film canister rockets, nocturnal animal programs, and family crafts inside the museum.
4:00-9:00 PM Dinner and Snacks
A food truck will be onsite to sell dinner items (cash only).
5:15 PM Campfire Chats
Featuring the National Park Service, expert astronomers, and night sky enthusiasts
6:00-7:00 PM Burnurwurbskek Singers
7:00-9:00 PM Night Sky Viewing
Guided night sky viewing with astronomers and professional telescopes
Nearby Camping & Lodging Options
Stay up to date, Join our newsletter:
To learn more about stargazing at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, an IDA International Dark-Sky Sanctuary, visit the National Park Service stargazing page or check out our Dark Sky Guide. For more information about Stars Over Katahdin, email info@friendsofkww.org
Thank you to our sponsors!
gideon asen law | katahdin trust | lee auto mall
ellis family market | maine audubon
natural resources council of maine | shoebox collaborations
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