Lick Observatory Moonrise . ... Credit Copyright: Rick Baldridge Explanation: As viewed from a well chosen location at sunset , the gorgeous Full Moon rose behind Mount Hamilton, east of San Jose, California on March 7. ... Of course, the March Full Moon is also known as the Full Worm Moon . In the telescopic photo, Lick's 40 inch Nickel Telescope dome is on the left. The large dome on the right houses Lick's Great 36 inch Refractor . ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . ...