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Night sky illuminated by Kīlauea eruption and the Milky Way

By Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
Color photograph of the milky way and eruption plume
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Detailed Description

During the early morning hours of June 3, 2024, the night sky was illuminated by the glow of new eruption south of Kīlauea summit caldera. In this image, taken with a prolonged exposure time, the Milky Way is also visible. USGS image by D.A. Phillips. 

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Public Domain.