Most people know Maine during the day. The beautiful landscapes, the fun things to do, the adventures that await you at every turn. But, as with most of life, the most amazing things might just lie in the least expected places. In Maine, that includes the evening. Make an effort to spend some time outside when it’s dark and you just might be surprised by what the state has to offer once the sun has set.

1. It might not be night exactly, but the sunset over OOB is pure magic.
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2. There's nothing quite like when those first stars come out over Searsmont.
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3. This photo of the Milky Way stretching across the sky in Monticello was taken around 3:45am.
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4. A beautiful starburst moon over Moose Pond in Otisfield.
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5. The still water of a Maine lake only enhances the starry night sky.
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6. The night sky feels even closer when viewed from the summit of Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park.
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7. This October night sky over Acadia National Park is indicative of autumn in Maine.
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8. The moments before night can be just as magical as a night sky, as this moonrise over Munjoy Hill in Portland shows.
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9. Monhegan Island gets dark enough to allow for visibility of our galaxy.
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10. If the conditions are just right, even the ground can be beautiful at night - as the fog on Midnight Lake in Parsonfield proves.
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11. Milo, Maine is a great place in the US to see the Northern Lights.
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12. Some beautiful night star trails over a quite pond in Shapleigh.
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