Astrophotography from Washington State Olympic National Park, July 11, New Moon, during astronomy tour in Hurricane Ridge.
Canon EOS Ra, EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM, f/2.8; ISO 12800, Combination of two photos 4 sec and 30 sec, Hurricane Ridge, Olympic National Park, Washington State.
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| Washington State Hurricane Ridge - Night Sky and Snow Mountains |
Standing above the clouds at Hurricane Ridge, I experienced one of the clearest and darkest skies in the Pacific Northwest. The snow-covered Olympic Mountains reflected faint starlight, while a greenish hue shimmered across the horizon — not from city lights, but from natural airglow high in Earth’s atmosphere. The Big Dipper hung over the peaks, guiding the viewer toward the heart of the night sky.
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| Big Dipper above the Olympic Mountains — captured from Hurricane Ridge, Washington. The greenish hue is natural airglow, a faint atmospheric emission visible only under truly dark skies. |
I enjoy the night sky view.
