Marshlight Arch

Marshlight Arch was captured along the Basin Trail at Fort Fisher, NC, where the Milky Way stretches in a brilliant arc across the night sky above the salt marsh. What makes this image especially captivating is the presence of airglow — a natural, faint greenish light produced by particles in the upper atmosphere. This subtle glow, combined with the sweeping marsh grasses, tranquil boardwalk, and shimmering stars, creates a peaceful yet awe-inspiring scene. Marshlight Archinvites you to slow down, look up, and marvel at the quiet magic that unfolds above our world each night.