Milky Way Arches Over Lassen Volcanic Night Sky
Monday, May 25th, 2026 at 8:42:50 AM · 2026/Mt Lassen Volcanic National Park
This long-exposure astrophotography image captures the sweeping band of the Milky Way galaxy arching across a pitch-black sky above Mt. Lassen Volcanic National Park. Thousands of individual stars are visible against the dark background, with the denser galactic core region appearing as a luminous, dusty band running diagonally through the upper-center of the frame. A faint meteor or satellite streak is visible near the upper right quadrant of the image, adding a transient element to an otherwise timeless scene. The image exhibits subtle dark nebulae interrupting the star field, creating textural contrast within the galaxy band. The overall scene conveys the profound darkness and pristine skies characteristic of a protected national park far from urban light pollution.
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