Staircase to the Moon Dates

Staircase to the Moon is a natural phenomenon which occurs when a full moon rises over the exposed tidal flats of Roebuck Bay. The Staircase to the Moon happens 2 - 3 days a month between March and October.

The Town beach precinct is a great vantage spot to view the Staircase to the Moon. Another popular spot is The Mangrove Hotel Resort, who often have live entertainment on Staircase night. Other local spots include the Broome Golf Club, the Roebuck Bay lookout or take a short walk across the road from Matso's Broome.

Staircase to the Moon Markets at Town Beach (Hamersley Street) are held from 4pm to 8pm on selected dates. Here you can sample local produce, buy hand made products, a variety of international food, and enjoy the sounds of local entertainers. Night Markets also take place every Thursday night, usually from June to September. Map link for location of the Staircase Markets here.

Thank you to Yane for use of his amazing Staircase to the Moon photo. Order a print or Staircase product online or pick up a Staircase Souvenir at Yane's gallery at 17 Carnarvon St, Chinatown, Broome.

Note: Visibility may vary depending on the local weather, tides, sunset and moonrise.

NEXT STAIRCASE TO THE MOON DATES - July 2024

2024 Staircase to the Moon Dates

July 2024	August 2024
Monday 22nd 6.29pm *night market 4-8pm	Tuesday 20th 6.17pm night market 4-8pm FUSION MOONRISE AT NAPIER TCE
Tuesday 23rd 7.32pm	Wednesday 21st 7.19pm
Wednesday 24th 8.33pm	Thursday 22nd 8.19pm

September 2024
Wednesday 18th 6.00pm
Thursday 19th 7.02pm *night market 4-8pm
Friday 20th 8.05pm

October 2024	November 2024
Friday 18th 6.47pm *night market 4-8pm	Saturday 16th 6.37pm
Saturday 19th 7.54pm	Sunday 17th 7.44pm

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Fusion Moonrise - only twice a year!

Don't forget - final Fusion Moonrise for the year will be on Tuesday 20th August 2024. More details to come!

2025 Staircase to the Moon Dates

March 2025	April 2025	May 2025
Saturday 15th 6.40pm	Monday 14th 6.21pm	Wednesday 14th 6.26pm
Sunday 16th 7.12pm	Tuesday 15th 6.59pm	Thursday 15th 7.17pm
Monday 17th 7.45pm	Wednesday 16th 7.42pm	Friday 16th 8.11pm

June 2025	July 2025	August 2025
Thursday 12th 6.06pm	Friday 11th 5.53pm	Sunday 10th 6.37pm
Friday 13th 7.03pm	Saturday 12th 6.52pm	Monday 11th 7.34pm
Saturday 14th 8.01pm	Sunday 13th 7.49pm	Tuesday 12th 8.31pm

September 2025	October 2025
Monday 8th 6.19pm	Wednesday 8th 7.04pm
Tuesday 9th 7.18pm	Thursday 9th 8.10pm
Wednesday 10th 8.18pm	Friday 10th 9.19pm
Note: Total Lunar Eclipse visible - begins 11.28pm 7th September, maximum 2.11am and ending at 4.55am 8th September.

These 2025 dates and times have been kindly supplied by Australia's North West and Astrotourism WA.
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Photo credits on this page: Norm Stephens, Yane Sotiroski Photography. and Broome Markets.

Thank you to Yane for use of his amazing photo. Order a print or Staircase product online or pick up a souvenir at his beautiful gallery at 17 Carnarvon St, Chinatown, Broome.

Find out more about the Staircase to the Moon Night Market, held on selected dates during Staircase to the Moon.

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Special dates and Tides - Staircase to the Moon, Dinosaur Footprints and Flying Boat Wreck dates...

We have created a special dates document that is marked with all of the Staircase to the Moon dates, dates the Gantheaume Point Dinosaur Footprints are visible (on tides less then 2.16m) and the Catalina Flying Boat Wrecks (visible on tides less than 0.86m).

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