Satellite Trail Blazes Across Lassen's Star-Filled Sky
Monday, May 25th, 2026 at 3:58:53 AM · 2026/Mt Lassen Volcanic National Park
This long-exposure night sky photograph captures a bright satellite trail streaking diagonally across a star-filled sky above Mt. Lassen Volcanic National Park in Northern California. The silhouettes of pine and deciduous trees frame the foreground, their foliage warmly illuminated — likely by a campfire or distant artificial light source — contrasting against the deep blue-black of the night sky. A soft lunar glow is visible behind the trees on the right side of the frame, creating a subtle gradient in the sky that hints at the moon's presence just out of frame. Dozens of stars are visible across the wide field of view, testament to the dark skies of this remote national park. The composition conveys a profound sense of wilderness solitude and cosmic wonder.
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