Milky Way Arching Over Mount Lassen Wilderness
Monday, May 25th, 2026 at 8:56:20 AM · 2026/Mt Lassen Volcanic National Park
This long-exposure night sky photograph captures the Milky Way galaxy's core region sweeping across the frame above Mount Lassen Volcanic National Park in Northern California. Thousands of individual stars are visible against the deep black sky, with the characteristic dust lanes and nebulosity of the galactic band creating a textured, luminous river of light through the center of the image. The silhouette of conifer trees is faintly visible in the upper right corner, grounding the cosmic scene in the earthly landscape of the park. A faint meteor streak is visible in the lower left quadrant, adding a transient and serendipitous element to the composition. The overall scene conveys the profound darkness and pristine skies found within this remote national park, far from significant light pollution.
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