The Staircase to the Moon is a natural spectacle that can be observed in Broome between March and October each year.
This natural phenomenon is best seen from Roebuck Bay in Broome, when the full moon rises over the exposed mudflats at extremely low tide and creates a beautiful optical illusion of stairs reaching to the moon.

This incredible natural event also occurs along the coastline at Onslow, Dampier, Cossack, Point Samson Peninsula, Hearson's Cove and Port Hedland.


The natural wonder that is the Staircase to the Moon emerges into vision when very low tides enable the reflection of the full moon off mudflats.

Located near Broome, a beachside town in Western Australia, the natural wonder that is the Staircase to the Moon emerges into vision when very low tides enable the reflection of the full moon off mudflats.

When this occurs, an illusion results in which a staircase appears to extend upwards to the moon that is blue and bright.

This is an amazing sight with an atmosphere that is enhanced by performers and night markets in Broome.




Staircase to the Moon dates & times 2018






APRIL
1st @ 6.40pm
2nd @ 7.21pm
3rd @ 8.04pm





 


APRIL/MAY
30th @ 5.58pm
1st @ 6.40pm
2nd @ 7.24pm





 


MAY/JUNE
30th@ 6.05pm
31st @ 6.52pm
1st @ 7.40pm





 


JUNE/JULY
29th @ 6.24pm
30th @ 7.13pm
1st @ 8.03pm





 


JULY
28th @ 6.00pm
29th @ 6.49pm
30th @ 7.39pm








AUGUST
27th @ 6.25pm
28th @ 7.15pm
29th @ 8.05pm





 


SEPTEMBER
25th @ 6.01pm
26th @ 6.52pm
27th @ 7.45pm








OCTOBER
25th @ 6.31pm
26th @ 7.28pm




 

Sources:

http://www.westernaustralia.com/en/things_to_do/Natures_Calendar/Pages/Staircase_to_the_Moon.aspx#/

https://www.kimberleytravel.com.au/events-2/staircase-to-the-moon/

https://blog.grayline.com.au/lesser-australian-wonders/