Milky Way Arch Over Lassen Volcanic Night Sky
Monday, May 25th, 2026 at 8:49:20 AM · 2026/Mt Lassen Volcanic National Park
This long-exposure astrophotography image reveals the breathtaking Milky Way galaxy arching across a dark, star-filled sky above Mt. Lassen Volcanic National Park in California. Thousands of individual stars are visible against the deep black sky, with the galactic core's diffuse glow creating a luminous band across the upper center and right portion of the frame. A thin, straight satellite trail cuts diagonally across the upper left quadrant of the image, a common artifact in long-exposure night photography. The lower portion of the frame is dominated by a very dark foreground, likely silhouetted terrain, adding depth and contrast to the celestial display. The overall scene evokes a profound sense of cosmic scale and wilderness isolation.
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