Event

a partial solar eclipse will be visible throughout Maine, beginning around 12:43–12:56 pm EDT and ending around 2:46–2:52 pm EDT. Maximum coverage, with a 0.313 magnitude, will occur around 1:52 pm EDT, depending on the exact location. Totality is not visible from Maine. provided weather cooperates, we will be at the observatory to view

Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Eastern

Location: Talmage Observatory at Starfield
43.452576, -70.604861
Plus code: F93W+23 Kennebunk, Maine
Kennebunk, ME 04043

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Location Details

Talmage Observatory at Starfield
Rt 35 W Kennebunk, ME 43.452576, -70.604861
43.452576, -70.604861
Plus code: F93W+23 Kennebunk, Maine
Kennebunk, ME 04043
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UPCOMING EVENTS

Fri 11/6/2026
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Eastern
monthly gathering at the New School in Kennebunk ME The New School
38 York Street
Kennebunk, ME
Fri 11/13/2026
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM Eastern
Open Observing if weather allows Talmage Observatory at Starfield
43.452576, -70.604861
Plus code: F93W+23 Kennebunk, Maine
Kennebunk, ME
Fri 12/4/2026
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Eastern
monthly gathering at the New School in Kennebunk ME The New School
38 York Street
Kennebunk, ME
Fri 12/11/2026
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM Eastern
Open Observing if weather allows Talmage Observatory at Starfield
43.452576, -70.604861
Plus code: F93W+23 Kennebunk, Maine
Kennebunk, ME