Moonlit Night Sky Over Mount Lassen Wilderness
Monday, May 25th, 2026 at 3:57:33 AM · 2026/Mt Lassen Volcanic National Park
This long-exposure night photograph captures a star-filled sky above the forested landscape of Mount Lassen Volcanic National Park in Northern California. Trees frame the edges of the composition — deciduous trees with orange-tinged foliage on the left and a tall pine on the right — illuminated by the warm glow of a partially hidden moon near the lower right. Dozens of stars are visible across the deep blue-black sky, giving the image a sense of vast cosmic scale against an intimate forest setting. The moon's glow creates a subtle halo and softly backlights the pine needles, adding depth and warmth to an otherwise dark and tranquil scene. The mood is serene and contemplative, evoking the quiet solitude of a remote wilderness night.
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