Tseyi Canyon de Chelly Lyrid Meteor

A beautiful afternoon view standing at the edge of Tseyi Overlook (also called Tsegi Overlook, but Tséyiʼ is the proper Navajo spelling) in Chinle, Arizona within Canyon de Chelly National Monument. From this vantage point, Chinle Creek winds through the canyon floor, lined with lush trees that contrast against the surrounding desert landscape. Towering orange cliff walls rise above the valley, revealing intricate textures, sculpted shapes, and shaded alcoves carved over time. This version shows a zoomed in view of a meteor in the sky zooming across the atmosphere. This is from the Lyrid Meteor Shower that happens yearly in Arizona. I was shocked to get to see it during the day!

This remarkable area is also rich in history, once home to numerous cliff dwellings built by the Ancestral Puebloans between 350 and 1300 A.D. In later years, ancestors of the Hopi used the canyon seasonally, and the Navajo Nation (Diné) have lived here since the early 1700s, maintaining a continuous and deeply rooted presence. This is along the South Rim Drive.

This photo was taken by Jennifer White with Timeless Moments Photography. All images are copyrighted Timeless Moments Photography/Jennifer White. All rights reserved.