Milky Way Arches Over Mount Lassen at Night
Monday, May 25th, 2026 at 8:33:02 AM · 2026/Mt Lassen Volcanic National Park
This stunning long-exposure astrophotography shot captures the Milky Way galaxy arching dramatically across a star-filled sky above Lassen Volcanic National Park in northern California. In the foreground, a snow-capped peak — almost certainly Lassen Peak — rises above silhouetted conifer trees and shrubs illuminated by warm artificial light, likely a headlamp or lantern used for foreground interest. A calm alpine lake or pond reflects the golden-lit vegetation in the lower portion of the frame. The Milky Way's galactic core is visible on the right side of the frame, with dense star fields sweeping across the entire sky. The wide-angle fisheye-like perspective and deep blue-black tones create a sense of vast cosmic scale against the rugged volcanic landscape.
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