Milky Way Arches Over Mount Lassen at Night
Monday, May 25th, 2026 at 8:28:12 AM · 2026/Mt Lassen Volcanic National Park
This stunning astrophotography image captures the Milky Way galaxy arcing across a star-filled night sky above Lassen Volcanic National Park in Northern California. The silhouette of Mount Lassen's snow-capped peak is visible in the middle-right background, while dark conifer trees frame the left foreground and a still lake reflects faint greenish ambient light at the bottom. A subtle warm glow illuminates low-lying vegetation near the water's edge, possibly from a campsite or artificial light source just out of frame. The overall scene evokes profound solitude and the grandeur of the cosmos, blending natural wilderness with celestial spectacle in a single wide-angle composition.
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