Milky Way Rises Over Lassen Volcanic Night Sky
Monday, May 25th, 2026 at 8:51:50 AM · 2026/Mt Lassen Volcanic National Park
This long-exposure astrophotography image captures the Milky Way galaxy's core stretching diagonally across the frame above Mt. Lassen Volcanic National Park in northern California. Thousands of individual stars are visible against the deep black sky, with the galaxy's characteristic dust lanes and nebulosity creating a soft, cloud-like band of light. A faint meteor streak is visible in the upper right portion of the image, adding a dynamic and transient element to the otherwise timeless scene. The silhouette of what appears to be tree foliage is barely visible in the upper right corner, grounding the cosmic scene in a terrestrial setting. The overall atmosphere is profoundly dark and pristine, indicative of excellent dark-sky conditions typical of this remote national park.
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