By Arrive at Glacier Point two hours before astronomical twilight to secure positioning for capturing Half Dome’s granite face against the Milky Way core, visible from late April through early September. This iconic vantage point requires advance planning—the road closes in winter, and summer parking fills by sunset—but rewards photographers with unobstructed views of Yosemite’s most recognizable formations framed by celestial drama.
Scout your specific compositions during daylight hours, marking GPS coordinates and noting foreground elements like Jeffrey pines or granite outcroppings that will anchor your star-studded …
