Milky Way Arc Over Mount Lassen Dark Skies
Monday, May 25th, 2026 at 8:48:20 AM · 2026/Mt Lassen Volcanic National Park
This long-exposure astrophotography image captures the faint but unmistakable band of the Milky Way galaxy arcing across a deep, star-filled night sky at Mount Lassen Volcanic National Park. Thousands of individual stars are visible, with denser star fields concentrated along the galactic plane that stretches diagonally across the upper portion of the frame. Dark nebulae create subtle patches of obscured sky within the galactic band, adding depth and texture to the composition. The lower portion of the image transitions to deep black, likely representing the dark foreground landscape or horizon, while a hint of tree canopy is barely visible in the upper right corner. The image conveys the profound darkness and remoteness of this protected wilderness area, far from urban light pollution.
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