Starlit Sky Above Pine Trees at Mt. Lassen
Monday, May 25th, 2026 at 4:08:12 AM · 2026/Mt Lassen Volcanic National Park
This upward-looking (zenith-facing) night sky photograph was taken at Mt. Lassen Volcanic National Park, capturing a canopy of stars framed by silhouetted and moonlit pine trees. The trees, likely Ponderosa or Jeffrey pines characteristic of the Sierra Nevada region, are warmly illuminated by ambient moonlight or a distant light source, giving them an orange-amber glow against the deep blue-gray sky. Hundreds of stars are visible across the frame, with a soft brightening in the upper portion suggesting the moon is just out of frame. The wide-angle perspective creates a natural frame of treetops encircling the open sky. The image conveys a profound sense of solitude and quiet wilderness beauty typical of a remote national park at 4 AM.
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