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.
September 27, 2025
Taylor’s Katahdin View Campground
Stacyville, ME
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.
4:00-8:00 PM Dinner and Snacks
A food truck and snack booth will be onsite to sell dinner items (cash only).
5:00 PM “Penobscot Sense of Place” lecture by James Eric Francis
5:30 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
*Please note that dogs are not allowed at Stars Over Katahdin*
Nearby Camping & Lodging Options
Katahdin Valley Motel (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
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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.
September 27, 2025
Taylor’s Katahdin View Campground
Stacyville, ME
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.
4:00-8:00 PM Dinner and Snacks
A food truck and snack booth will be onsite to sell dinner items (cash only).
5:00 PM “Penobscot Sense of Place” lecture by James Eric Francis
5:30 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
*Please note that dogs are not allowed at Stars Over Katahdin*
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
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