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.
Thanks to Greg Quicke, from Astro Tours for kindly providing these dates.
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.
PLEASE NOTE THE SLIGHT CHANGES TO TIMES FOR 2024 UPDATED AS OF 17/1/2024
2024 Staircase to the Moon Dates
April 2024 | May 2024 |
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Thursday 25th 6.20pm *night market 4-8pm | Friday 24th 5.49pm *night market 4-8pm |
Friday 26th 7.04pm | Saturday 25th 6.43pm |
Saturday 27th 7.54pm | Sunday 26th 7.43pm |
June 2024 | July 2024 | August 2024 |
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Sunday 23rd 6.35pm *night market 4-8pm | Monday 22nd 6.29pm *night market 4-8pm | Tuesday 20th 6.17pm *night market 4-8pm *FUSION MOONRISE AT NAPIER TCE |
Monday 24th 7.39pm | Tuesday 23rd 7.32pm | Wednesday 21st 7.19pm |
Tuesday 25th 8.42pm | Thursday 24th 8.33pm | Thursday 22nd 8.19pm |
September 2024 | October 2024 | November 2024 |
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Wednesday 18th 6.00pm | Friday 18th 6.47pm *night market 4-8pm | Saturday 16th 6.37pm |
Thursday 19th 7.02pm *night market 4-8pm | Saturday 19th 7.54pm | Sunday 17th 7.44pm |
Friday 20th 8.05pm |
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!
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.
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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