Dripping Springs, Texas
Golden hour at Prospect House
A minimalist concrete and glass hall outside Dripping Springs. The architecture stays quiet and lets the sky do the work at sunset.
In August 2026, sunset at Prospect House is around 8:15 PM Central Time and golden light begins near 7:42 PM. For couple portraits in that light, plan a ceremony around 6:45 PM with a first look, and keep a 20 to 25 minute portrait block free starting when golden hour begins. The table below covers the next twelve months; the tool beneath it builds your full timeline.
Sunset and golden hour, next twelve months
Computed for Prospect House's exact location (30.2402, -98.0511), sampled mid-month. All times Central.
| Month | Golden hour begins | Sunset | Ceremony rule of thumb |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 7:42 PM | 8:15 PM | 6:45 PM |
| September 2026 | 7:08 PM | 7:39 PM | 6:09 PM |
| October 2026 | 6:30 PM | 7:02 PM | 5:32 PM |
| November 2026 | 5:02 PM | 5:37 PM | 4:07 PM |
| December 2026 | 4:58 PM | 5:34 PM | 4:04 PM |
| January 2027 | 5:19 PM | 5:54 PM | 4:24 PM |
| February 2027 | 5:48 PM | 6:21 PM | 4:51 PM |
| March 2027 | 7:09 PM | 7:41 PM | 6:11 PM |
| April 2027 | 7:28 PM | 8:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| May 2027 | 7:46 PM | 8:19 PM | 6:49 PM |
| June 2027 | 8:01 PM | 8:36 PM | 7:06 PM |
| July 2027 | 8:02 PM | 8:36 PM | 7:06 PM |
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What time is sunset at Prospect House in June?
In mid June, sunset at Prospect House is around 8:36 PM Central Time, with golden light beginning near 8:01 PM. For portraits in that light with a first look, a ceremony around 7:06 PM works well.
What time should a winter ceremony at Prospect House start?
In mid December, sunset at Prospect House falls around 5:34 PM, so golden light starts near 4:58 PM. A winter ceremony here should start around 4:04 PM, roughly 90 minutes before sunset, which is earlier than most couples expect.