Meteor Streaks Across Star-Filled Night Sky
Monday, May 25th, 2026 at 3:59:13 AM · 2026/Mt Lassen Volcanic National Park
A long-exposure night sky photograph taken at Mt. Lassen Volcanic National Park captures a bright meteor trail cutting diagonally across the dark, star-filled sky. The foreground features the dramatic silhouettes of pine and deciduous trees framing the scene, with a soft moonlit glow visible near the lower right horizon. Thousands of faint stars are visible across the deep blue-black sky, testament to the dark skies of this remote national park. The meteor trail is sharp and luminous, suggesting it was a reasonably bright event captured during the exposure. The overall scene evokes a profound sense of solitude, wilderness, and cosmic wonder.
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