Milky Way Arches Over Mt. Lassen and Alpine Lake
Monday, May 25th, 2026 at 8:28:55 AM · 2026/Mt Lassen Volcanic National Park
This breathtaking astrophotography image captures the Milky Way galaxy arching dramatically across the night sky above Mt. Lassen Volcanic National Park in Northern California. In the foreground, a calm alpine lake reflects warm artificial light illuminating lush green vegetation and towering conifers silhouetted against the star-filled sky. The snow-capped peak of Mt. Lassen (or a nearby volcanic summit) is visible on the right side of the frame, adding a majestic geological anchor to the composition. Thousands of individual stars are visible alongside the dense, dusty core of the Milky Way, which sweeps from the upper left to the right of the frame. The scene evokes a profound sense of cosmic scale and wilderness solitude.
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