![Storms and Stars over Krakatau (4. - 8. June 2009) Storms and Stars over Krakatau (4. - 8. June 2009)](icons-storm-stars/anak-krakatau-2009-storm-mf2221.jpg) A powerful thunderstorm is approaching from Sumatra: lightning strikes the sea beyond Anak Krakatau. | ![Storms and Stars over Krakatau (4. - 8. June 2009) Storms and Stars over Krakatau (4. - 8. June 2009)](icons-storm-stars/anak-krakatau-2009-storm-mf2224.jpg) Anak's eruptions illuminate a deck of low clouds and are reflected by the sea which, at the moment, is still calm. | ![Storms and Stars over Krakatau (4. - 8. June 2009) Storms and Stars over Krakatau (4. - 8. June 2009)](icons-storm-stars/anak-krakatau-2009-storm-mf2232.jpg) Bolts of lightning strike the sea between Anak and Palau Panjang and are reflected by a sea, which becomes increasingly rougher. | ![Storms and Stars over Krakatau (4. - 8. June 2009) Storms and Stars over Krakatau (4. - 8. June 2009)](icons-storm-stars/anak-krakatau-2009-storm-mf2233.jpg) Anak Krakatau in eruption disappears in a sheet of rain while poweful lightning activity continues and even hits the crater. |
![Storms and Stars over Krakatau (4. - 8. June 2009) Storms and Stars over Krakatau (4. - 8. June 2009)](icons-storm-stars/anak-krakatau-2009-stars-mf2045.jpg) The passing storm has cleared the air: Big Dipper points towards Anak Krakatau in eruption, exactly north of Palau Rakata. The pole star is almost exactly behind the volcano, but just under the horizon. | ![Storms and Stars over Krakatau (4. - 8. June 2009) Storms and Stars over Krakatau (4. - 8. June 2009)](icons-storm-stars/anak-krakatau-2009-stars-mf2205.jpg) A peaceful evening with a perfectly calm sea. Big Dipper rotates around Anak's crater, the center of this small world. Palau Sertung, Sebesi and Panjang in the background | ![Storms and Stars over Krakatau (4. - 8. June 2009) Storms and Stars over Krakatau (4. - 8. June 2009)](icons-storm-stars/anak-krakatau-2009-stars-mf2111.jpg) The constellation of Ophiucus sets beyond a shower of red bombs erupted by Anak Krakatau. Photo taken from the pine wood on the eastern side of Anak Krakatau on the morning of 6 June. | ![Storms and Stars over Krakatau (4. - 8. June 2009) Storms and Stars over Krakatau (4. - 8. June 2009)](icons-storm-stars/anak-krakatau-2009-storm-mf2179.jpg) Below a thunderstorm at 500m from the active vent of Anak Krakatau. Lightning freezes the shape of the ash cloud a few minutes after a Strombolian eruption has occurred. |