Star Trails over El Capitan . ... Of course, the north celestial pole is at the center of all the star trails. ... Linear trails of passing airplane navigation lights and a flare from car lights along the road below are also captured in the sequential stack. But the punctuated trail of light seen against the sheer El Capitan itself follows a climbing team on the night of November 8, 2013. ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . NASA Official: Jay Norris. ...