Katahdin Woods and Waters is the best place to see the night sky on the East Coast

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • August 30, 2025

The incredibly starry sky of the Katahdin region has long been celebrated, and now it’s being recognized internationally. Maine’s Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument has been recognized as the first International Dark Sky Sanctuary on the East Coast by the International Dark Sky Association, becoming the 12th such designation in the world.