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.

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

NEXT STAIRCASE TO THE MOON DATES

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.

Fusion Moonrise - only happens twice a year!

More dates to come in 2025!

Celebrate the full moon as it rises above Chinatown and sits spectacularly atop the Fusion Artwork

This only happens twice a year, so feel free to head down and take some photos and enjoy Broome’s town centre. The Fusion sculpture was installed as part of the Chinatown Revitalisation Project, which was co-funded by the Shire of Broome and State Government.

The Fusion sculpture is on the roundabout at the intersection of Napier and Carnarvon Streets.

The Shire of Broome provides more information about this event.

Photo credits on this page: Norm Stephens, Yane Sotiroski Photography and Broome Markets.

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

Tag us in your Staircase to the Moon pics @visitbroome

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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