Milky Way Arcs Over Mt. Lassen Wilderness Night Sky
Monday, May 25th, 2026 at 9:07:50 AM · 2026/Mt Lassen Volcanic National Park
This long-exposure astrophotography image captures the Milky Way galaxy arching across the night sky above Mt. Lassen Volcanic National Park in Northern California. The galactic core is clearly visible as a luminous, diffuse band of starlight running diagonally across the right-center portion of the frame, surrounded by thousands of individual stars against the deep black sky. Dark silhouettes of conifer tree branches frame the upper right corner, grounding the celestial scene in the terrestrial landscape below. The image conveys a profound sense of isolation and cosmic scale, with excellent dark sky conditions suggesting minimal light pollution in this remote volcanic wilderness area. A possible meteor or satellite trail appears as a faint streak near the galactic band on the right side of the image.
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