Milky Way Arches Over Lassen Volcanic Night Sky
Monday, May 25th, 2026 at 8:38:50 AM · 2026/Mt Lassen Volcanic National Park
This long-exposure astrophotography image captures the Milky Way galaxy band stretching diagonally across the frame above Mt. Lassen Volcanic National Park in Northern California. The galactic core's diffuse glow is visible as a subtle but unmistakable luminous band of stars and nebulosity crossing the center of the image, accompanied by thousands of individual stars scattered across the dark sky. The image benefits from the exceptional dark skies of a national park setting, far from major light pollution sources, though a faint greenish atmospheric airglow tints the lower portion of the frame. Shot with a Canon EOS R6 Mark II and the RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L lens, the photograph showcases both the camera's low-light capability and the remarkable darkness of this remote volcanic landscape. The overall composition conveys a profound sense of cosmic scale and wilderness solitude.
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