Milky Way Arches Over Lassen Volcanic Night Sky
Monday, May 25th, 2026 at 8:37:20 AM · 2026/Mt Lassen Volcanic National Park
This wide-field astrophotography image captures the Milky Way galaxy's core region sweeping horizontally across the frame above Mt. Lassen Volcanic National Park in Northern California. Thousands of individual stars are visible against the deep black sky, with the characteristic dense star clouds, nebulosity, and dark dust lanes of the galactic band creating a textured, luminous band through the center of the image. The lower portion of the frame shows a subtle greenish atmospheric glow, likely airglow, adding depth to the composition. The image has a slightly underexposed quality with the galactic core appearing muted, suggesting challenging shooting conditions or conservative exposure settings. The overall mood is deeply contemplative and vast, evoking a strong sense of cosmic scale and solitude.
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