Starlit Sky Above Pine Forest at Mt. Lassen
Monday, May 25th, 2026 at 4:03:12 AM · 2026/Mt Lassen Volcanic National Park
This wide-angle astrophotography shot captures the night sky looking upward from within a pine forest at Mt. Lassen Volcanic National Park in California. The camera looks almost straight up, framing a canopy of conifer trees around the edges of the frame while a vast, star-speckled sky fills the center. A bright glow near the upper right suggests the moon is just out of frame, casting warm amber and orange light onto the tree foliage and creating a striking contrast against the deep blue-gray sky. The trees appear to be a mix of ponderosa or Jeffrey pines, characteristic of the Sierra Nevada volcanic highlands. The long exposure reveals dozens of stars scattered across the sky, conveying a deep sense of wilderness solitude and natural wonder.
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