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Staircase
to the Moon
What is it?
Staircase to the Moon is a natural
phenomenon created by the full moon
reflecting off the exposed mudflats at
extremely low tide – creating a beautiful
optical illusion of stairs reaching the moon.
Where can I see it?
The coastline of Onslow, Dampier,
Point Samson, Hearson Cove, Cossack,
Port Hedland and Broome.
What dates?
Between March and October 3 times a
month. Times vary depending on where
you are, check with your local visitor
centre for up to date times.
2017 Broome Dates
March April
13th 6.43pm 12th 6.37pm*
14th 7.22pm 13th 7.17pm*
15th 8.01pm 14th 7.59pm
May June
11th 5.56pm* 10th 6.07pm*
12th 6.39pm* 11th 6.55pm*
13th 7.23pm 12th 7.44pm
July August
10th 6.31pm* 8th 6.10pm*
11th 7.22pm* 9th 7.36pm*
12th 8.14pm 10th 8.03pm
September October
7th 6.43pm* 6th 6.24pm*
8th 7.38pm* 7th 7.23pm*
9th 8.35pm 8th 8.23pm
* Town Beach Night Market dates provided by the
Broome Market Stallholders Association.
Staircase dates and times provided by Greg Quicke's
Astro Tours www.astrotours.net
