Milky Way Glows Over Lassen Volcanic Night Sky
Monday, May 25th, 2026 at 8:44:50 AM · 2026/Mt Lassen Volcanic National Park
This wide-field astrophotography image captures the Milky Way galaxy arching across a dark, star-filled night sky above Mt. Lassen Volcanic National Park in Northern California. Thousands of individual stars are visible against the deep black sky, with the diffuse glow of the galactic core and interstellar dust lanes creating a subtle, smoky band running diagonally across the upper portion of the frame. A faint meteor trail is visible near the center of the image, adding a dynamic, fleeting element to the otherwise timeless scene. The image conveys deep solitude and cosmic scale, emphasizing the darkness and remoteness of the national park setting. Shot with a Canon EOS R6 Mark II and RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM lens, the exposure successfully renders fine stellar detail across the entire field.
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