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www.australiasnorthwest.com 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. 2018 Broome Dates April May 1st 6.40pm* 1st 6.40pm* 2nd 7.21pm* 2nd 7.24pm 3rd 8.04pm 30th 6.05pm*^ 30th 5.58pm*^ 31st 6.52pm* June July 1st 7.40pm 1st 8.15pm 29th 6.24pm*^ 28th 6.00pm*^ 30th 7.13pm* 29th 6.49pm* 30th 7.39pm August September 27th 6.25pm*^ 25th 6.01pm*^ 28th 7.15pm* 26th 6.52pm* 29th 8.05pm 27th 7.45pm October 25th 6.31pm*^ 26th 7.28pm* * Town Beach Night Market dates provided by the Broome Market Stallholders Association. ^ Port Hedland market dates provided by Discovery Parks Port Hedland. Confirm staircase times with Port Hedland Visitor Centre. Staircase dates and times provided by Greg Quicke's Astro Tours www.astrotours.net