Milky Way Rises Over Lassen Volcanic National Park
Monday, May 25th, 2026 at 9:10:50 AM · 2026/Mt Lassen Volcanic National Park
This long-exposure astrophotography image captures the Milky Way galactic core arching across the night sky above Mt. Lassen Volcanic National Park in Northern California. Thousands of individual stars are visible against the deep black sky, with the diffuse, luminous band of the galaxy creating a striking diagonal sweep from upper center to the right side of the frame. The silhouette of coniferous trees — likely pines or firs characteristic of the Sierra Nevada and Cascade Range — frames the upper right corner, providing natural grounding for the cosmic scene. The image conveys a profound sense of solitude and the immensity of the universe, with subtle dark nebulae creating texture within the Milky Way band. A faint streak near the lower right may indicate a satellite trail captured during the long exposure.
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