Maine Eclipse

08/05/2025

With A Moment in the Sun showing at Temple Theatre starting September 5th, now is a good time to get your little ones a tshirt if you missed out on it during the eclipse. MACS Trading Post has a limited supply for only $5.99!

07/31/2025

For our southern Maine friends who can’t make it up in September for the showings at Temple Theatre, “A Moment in the Sun” will be showing this Sunday at 7pm at LL Bean’s Summer in the Park Outdoor Adventure Film Series.

07/24/2025

They did it again! A Moment in the Sun takes home another win at the Maine Outdoor Film Festival! Can’t wait to see it come to the Temple Theatre the whole week starting September 5th. Get your tickets now. We’ll keep you updated about any other festivals and showings.
Congratulations Tom van Kalken & Mia Weinberger

🎫 https://templehoulton.com

07/21/2025

So exciting! A Moment in the Sun, documenting Houlton’s experience preparing for the Maine Eclipse just won Best Feature Film at the Maine International Film Festival! So excited for it to come to the Temple Theatre in September. Tickets 🎫 on sale now!

07/11/2025

TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE SHINES A SPOTLIGHT ON A SMALL MAINE TOWN IN NEW DOCUMENTARY ‘A MOMENT IN THE SUN’
Watch the teaser trailer: https://vimeo.com/1054373860
Festival Premiere Set for July 19 in Waterville

The 2024 total solar eclipse left a trail of awe across North America; none more so than in the town of Houlton, Maine, which sat directly in the path of totality. That rare and powerful moment is now the subject of a new documentary, A Moment in the Sun, which follows the town as it prepares for its once-in-a-lifetime moment on the world stage.

Directed by Mia Weinberger and Thomas van Kalken, A Moment in the Sun is a feature documentary that blends observational filmmaking and interviews to explore how a small rural community pulled together to welcome thousands of eclipse chasers, scientists, and tourists from around the world.

06/27/2025

🌟 We Have Stellar News to Share! 🌟

Our collective efforts to showcase the awe-inspiring 2024 Total Solar Eclipse are receiving national recognition!

✨ Emmy Honors:
We’re proud to share that the "Outstanding Live News Special" by NASA - was nominated and won International Emmy Awards. This includes nominations alongside other incredible productions celebrating science, storytelling, and live event coverage. You can view the full list of Emmy nominees here:
🔗 Emmy Nominations Listhttps://theemmys.tv/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/46th-Annual-News-Documentary-Emmy-Awards_Nominees_with-namers_2025-06-24.pdf

🏆 And That’s Not All:
The project also took home two Webby Awards recognizing outstanding work in digital video and live events!
Explore the Webby-winning coverage here:
🔗 Webby Award Winners https://winners.webbyawards.com/2025/video-film/limited-series-specials/events-live/323844/2024-total-solar-eclipse-through-the-eyes-of-nasa

This is such a proud moment for everyone who worked tirelessly to make the eclipse accessible, educational, and unforgettable for millions of viewers around the globe—including so many here in Maine.

Thank you to our partners, contributors, and community who helped shine a spotlight on this once-in-a-generation celestial event. 🌘✨

06/06/2025

🌞 Exciting News! 🌞

We’re thrilled to announce that A Moment in the Sun — the official documentary chronicling the lead-up to the 2024 Maine Eclipse and the incredible celebration in Houlton — will be featured at two major film festivals in Maine this summer! 🎬✨

🎥 Official Selections:

📍 Maine International Film Festival – Waterville, ME
🗓️ Saturday, July 19 at 6:00 PM
🗓️ Sunday, July 20 at 1:00 PM

📍 Maine Outdoor Film Festival – Portland, ME
🗓️ Friday, July 25 at 5:45 PM

Directed by Mia Weinberger and Tom van Kalken, this powerful film captures the once-in-a-lifetime excitement, the small-town charm, and the collective heart of a community that came together to welcome the world for an unforgettable celestial moment.

🎟️ Come relive the magic on the big screen — or experience it for the first time!

👉 Trailer coming soon but for more info: www.amomentinthesunmovie.com

04/30/2025

🌟 We’re honored to share the video that was created for the 2025 Governor’s Conference on Tourism, highlighting the incredible work of the SADC Attraction Committee! 🌟

From strategic partnerships to hands-on community outreach, our efforts to promote the 2024 Maine Eclipse put Southern Aroostook on the map.

This statewide recognition means the world to us, and we’re thrilled to have been named this year’s Rising Star at the annual tourism awards! Thank you to everyone who helped make this moment possible and for those of you who came to celebrate the Eclipse with us, we hope you come back soon! 💫

🎥 Watch the video and celebrate this win for all of Southern Aroostook!
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This is "2025 Maine Tourism Rising Star Award" by Maine Video Marketing on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

04/09/2025

🌞🌑 We Have a Winner! 🌑🌞

Congratulations to Carolyn Devoe, the winner of our Maine Eclipse-aversary Photo Contest! 📸🎉 Carolyn's name was randomly selected from all the amazing entries — and as luck would have it, her snapshot perfectly captures the excitement and joy of experiencing the festival with the whole family. 💫👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

🌟 Carolyn will receive a stellar basket of eclipse memorabilia, including: ✨ The official Eclipse Poster commissioned for the event and designed by Smithsonian-recognized eclipse artist Tyler Nordgren
✨ A commemorative collector’s challenge coin
✨ A Maine Eclipse branded moon emergency blanket
✨ And a cozy eclipse sweatshirt from Serendipitous Dragonfly! (You can still get one from there if you want one!)

Thank you to everyone who participated and shared your incredible photos—we loved seeing the eclipse through your eyes! 🌌

Stay tuned for more ways to celebrate, connect, and shine as a community! 🚀

04/08/2025

Brand new shop in town, Bittersweet Thyme, and I peeped these cute Eclipse earrings! Whose gonna go grab them in honor of the 1 year anniversary?!?!

04/08/2025

Happy RE-clipse, where we relive those amazing experiences we had last year!
☀️🌑 Did you miss your chance to snag Eclipse memorabilia while visiting us for the Total Solar Eclipse one year ago? Or maybe you're still riding the cosmic high and want to add more to your collection? We've got you covered! 🛍️✨

Two of our amazing local shops — Serendipitous Dragonfly and Serendipity Embroidery & Design — are still creating custom Eclipse apparel to order! Whether you're after a commemorate your trip, a hoodie to keep the memory cozy, or something totally unique, these talented local creators can bring your vision to life. 🌟 Reach out to them and place your order!

🧵 Support small businesses and take home a piece of Houlton’s historic moment!

👉 Local vendors: Do you still have Eclipse-themed items available — shirts, mugs, stickers, jewelry, art? Drop your info, photos, or links in the comments below! Let’s help folks find those last pieces of solar magic while supporting our local makers. 💛

04/08/2025

Did you run the Sun Sprint last year during the festival? Here’s your chance to run the same route again this weekend! Comment with your pics from that run!