Milky Way Arches Over Mount Lassen Wilderness Night
Monday, May 25th, 2026 at 9:19:50 AM · 2026/Mt Lassen Volcanic National Park
This long-exposure astrophotography image captures the Milky Way galaxy arching across the night sky above Mount Lassen Volcanic National Park in Northern California. The galactic core and its characteristic diffuse band of starlight are visible sweeping from the upper right toward the center of the frame, partially framed by dark tree silhouettes in the upper right corner. Thousands of individual stars are visible across the deep black sky, showcasing the exceptional dark sky conditions available in this remote national park. The image conveys a profound sense of solitude and cosmic scale, with the natural darkness of the park allowing for remarkable star visibility. The Canon EOS R6 Mark II's sensor has captured impressive detail across the star field despite the inherent challenges of nighttime wide-field astrophotography.
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