Meteor Streak Over the Milky Way at Lassen
Monday, May 25th, 2026 at 8:53:50 AM · 2026/Mt Lassen Volcanic National Park
This long-exposure astrophotography image captures a brilliant night sky above Mt. Lassen Volcanic National Park, featuring thousands of stars and the faint, luminous band of the Milky Way stretching across the upper portion of the frame. A thin, bright meteor trail is clearly visible near the center of the image, slicing diagonally across the sky — a fleeting moment frozen by the camera's long exposure. The dense star field and the diffuse glow of the galactic core suggest very dark skies with minimal light pollution, consistent with a remote national park setting. The overall mood is profound and awe-inspiring, emphasizing the vastness of the cosmos against the intimate silence of the wilderness. The image was captured with a Canon EOS R6 Mark II and an RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USM lens, reflecting serious astrophotography intent.
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