Bring your camera and photograph one of the most scenic spots in the Bay Area. Just 20 miles from downtown San Jose, Lick Observatory sits 4,200 feet atop Mt. Hamilton, offering breathtaking sunsets and stunning night sky views. A longtime favorite for photographers, this iconic location is perfect for capturing the beauty of the cosmos and the historic observatory.
EVENT SCHEDULE
JULY 19, 2025
6:00 pm: Gates open
Sunset photography, 36-inch Refractor dome open
8:25 pm: Sunset
7:15 pm: Gates Close – Latest Arrival Time
9:35 pm: 12 Degree Twilight (Nautical Twilight)
10:11 pm: 18 Degree Twilight (Astronomical Twilight)
11:30 pm: Main Building and 36-inch Refractor Dome Close
11:30 pm: Event Ends