Staircase to the Moon

You have to see it to believe it! This amazing natural phenomenon takes place along the Pilbara and Kimberley Coastline, when the full moon rising across the exposed tidal flats creates the impression of a staircase leading to the moon.
 

Staircase to the Moon Dates and Times 2024

These are the dates and times for Broome. In the Pilbara, the Staircase appears a few minutes later than Broome, so please check with the local visitor centre for the correct times for that location. 

These dates and times have been kindly supplied by Greg Quicke's Astro Tours. Visibility may vary in strength depending on weather, sunset, moonrise and the tides. Staircase to the Moon Markets in Broome are held at the Town Beach Precinct on Hamersley Street for one night of the full moon April – October. These dates are highlighted with a * in the calendar below; markets also take place every Thursday night from June to September. 

Staircase to the Moon dates and times 2025

March 2024

Monday 25th 5.59pm

Tuesday 26th 6.31pm

Wednesday 27th 7.04pm

Thursday 28th 7.40pm

April 2024

Thursday 25th 6.20pm*

Friday 26th 7.04pm

Saturday 27th 7.54pm

May 2024

Wednesday 14th 5.49pm*

Thursday 15th 6.43pm

Friday 16th 7.43pm

June 2024

Sunday 23rd 6.35pm*

Monday 24th 7.39pm

Tuesday 25th 8.42pm

July 2024

Monday 22nd 6.29pm*

Tuesday 23rd 7.32pm

Wednesday 24th 8.33pm

August 2024

Tuesday 20th 6.17pm*

Wednesday 21st 7.19pm

Thrusday 22nd 8.19pm

September 2024

Wednesday 18th 6.00pm

Thursday 19th 7.02pm*

Friday 20th 8.05pm

October 2024

Friday 18th 6.47pm*

Saturday 19th 7.54pm

November 2024

Saturday 16th 6.37pm

Sunday 17th 7.44pm

People gathered along the Staircase to the Moon viewing terrace at Town Beach Broome with the night markets in the background
Staircase to the Moon Markets at Guwarri Town Beach Broome.

Best locations to view Staircase to the Moon

Broome

The Staircase appears along the shores of Roebuck Bay - Town Beach and the Mangrove Hotel are the most popular spots, with night markets at Town Beach complementing this special event. 

The Broome Explorer Bus operates extra services for the Staircase to the Moon operating to the Town Beach Markets and Mangrove Hotel. For details of these services, click here.

Dampier Peninsula

Staircase to the Moon may be viewed from the western side of the Peninsula at Gambanan campsite, or from Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm.

Onslow

First Avenue in Onslow is a beautiful spot for Staircase to the Moon.

Cossack

Head to the Lookout at Settler's Beach in Cossack for Staircase to the Moon in this beautifully restored ghost town.

Karratha & Dampier

A half an hour’s drive from Karratha, Hearson’s Cove’s expansive mud flats make it an ideal spot to watch the Staircase.

Port Hedland

A special Staircase to the Moon viewing deck is located next to the Cooke Point Caravan Park on Goode Street. 

Point Samson

The Point Samson Peninsula offers spectacular viewing of Staircase to the Moon from the viewing platform.

Cape Keraudren Nature Reserve

Campers at Cape Keraudren Nature Reserve have a prime spot for Staircase viewing.

STAIRCASE TO THE MOON DATES AND TIMES 2025

These are the dates and times for Broome. In the Pilbara, the Staircase appears a few minutes later than Broome, so please check with the local visitor centre for the correct times for that location. 

These dates and times have been kindly supplied by Astrotourism WA

March 2025

Saturday 15th 6.40pm

Sunday 16th 7.12pm

Monday 17th 7.45pm

April 2025

Monday 14th 6.21pm

Tuesday 15th 6.59pm

Wednesday 16th 7.42pm

May 2025

Wednesday 14th 6.26pm

Thursday 15th 7.17pm

Friday 16th 8.11pm

June 2025

Thursday 12th 6.06pm

Friday 13th 7.03pm

Saturday 14th 8.01pm

July 2025

Friday 11th 5.53pm

Saturday 12th 6.52pm

Sunday 13th 7.49pm

August 2025

Sunday 10th 6.37pm

Monday 11th 7.34pm

Tuesday 12th 8.31pm

September 2025

Monday 8th 6.19pm

Tuesday 9th 7.18pm

Wednesday 10th 8.18pm

Total Lunar Eclipse visible - begins 11.28pm 7th September, maximum 2.11am and ending at 4.55am 8th September.

October 2025

Wednesday 8th 7.04pm

Thursday 9th 8.10pm

Friday 10th 9.19pm

Staircase to the Moon in Roebuck Bay Broome
Staircase to the Moon rising over Roebuck Bay Broome.