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 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. 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.
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
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.
