Star-Filled Night Sky Over Lassen Pines
Monday, May 25th, 2026 at 4:15:32 AM · 2026/Mt Lassen Volcanic National Park
This wide-angle astrophotography shot captures a stunning upward-looking perspective through a canopy of pine trees toward a star-filled night sky at Mount Lassen Volcanic National Park. The trees, illuminated by a warm amber-orange artificial light source from below, frame the dark blue-gray sky filled with hundreds of visible stars. A faint satellite trail or meteor streak is barely visible cutting diagonally through the lower-center portion of the sky. The long exposure technique reveals remarkable star detail while the warm tree lighting creates a beautiful contrast against the cool night sky. The composition creates a natural frame using the silhouetted and warmly lit pine branches on all four edges of the image.
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