Milky Way Arches Over Lassen Volcanic Night Sky
Monday, May 25th, 2026 at 8:43:50 AM · 2026/Mt Lassen Volcanic National Park
This long-exposure astrophotography image captures the Milky Way galaxy's core band sweeping diagonally across the frame against an ink-black sky filled with thousands of individual stars. The diffuse glow of interstellar dust clouds and star clusters creates a subtle greenish-brown luminosity through the center of the image, characteristic of the galactic plane. A faint streak near the center of the frame suggests a meteor or satellite trail captured during the exposure. The image was taken at Mt. Lassen Volcanic National Park, a designated dark sky area in Northern California, allowing for remarkable visibility of the night sky with minimal light pollution. The overall composition conveys a profound sense of cosmic scale and solitude in the wilderness.
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