Milky Way Arches Over Mount Lassen at Night
Monday, May 25th, 2026 at 8:32:32 AM · 2026/Mt Lassen Volcanic National Park
This stunning long-exposure astrophotography image captures the Milky Way galaxy arching dramatically across the night sky above Lassen Volcanic National Park in Northern California. A snow-capped volcanic peak — identifiable as Mount Lassen (Lassen Peak) — rises on the right side of the frame, silhouetted against the star-filled sky. In the foreground, a calm lake reflects warm golden light from vegetation illuminated by an artificial light source, creating a striking contrast between the warm earthly tones and the cool cosmic sky. Dense conifer trees frame the composition on both sides, typical of the Sierra Nevada and Cascade Range ecosystems. The image conveys a profound sense of solitude, wonder, and the vast scale of the universe against the intimate wilderness setting.
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