Starry Night Sky Over Mt. Lassen Forest
Monday, May 25th, 2026 at 4:05:52 AM · 2026/Mt Lassen Volcanic National Park
This long-exposure astrophotography image was captured at Mt. Lassen Volcanic National Park in the early morning hours of May 25, 2026. The camera points upward through a canopy of pine and conifer trees, framing a star-filled sky with a faint satellite trail cutting diagonally across the frame. The trees are warmly illuminated by ambient light, possibly from a nearby campfire or artificial light source, giving them orange and reddish tones against the deep blue-gray night sky. A bright glow near the upper right suggests moonlight or light pollution partially washing out that portion of the sky. The composition creates a natural tunnel effect with the trees as borders, drawing the eye upward into the cosmos.
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