2025 Staircase to the Moon Dates (with moonrise times)
Often, our clients will ask how they can combine a Kimberley Cruise with one of Broome’s most popular natural attractions, the famed Staircase to the Moon. Visible only three nights each month when the full moon rises over the exposed mudflats of Roebuck Bay, light reflected from the moon creates an illusion of a staircase from the beach rising directly to the full moon.
On ‘Staircase nights’, locals and travellers alike are drawn to the Roebuck Bay side of town – not to be confused with Cable Beach – to take in all the fun and festivities of the Town Beach Staircase Markets. The markets are full of local colour and vibrancy, with stalls offering homemade jewellery, arts and crafts, homewares and much more. Then, it’s time to sit back and enjoy the sounds of some of Broome’s best musicians while you sample the Tastes of Broome cuisine.
The full effect of the staircase can be viewed Town Beach, which is located in town at the end of Robinson Street. Or, if you’re lucky enough to be staying at the Mangrove Hotel. you’ll be able to take in the staircase from the hotel’s stylish Bay Club. If you’re staying out at Cable Beach you will need to head into town to experience the staircase.
Check out the 2025 Staircase to the Moon dates below and ask us how you can combine your 2025 Kimberley Cruises with a stay in Broome during Staircase to the Moon.
In 2025 there will also be an extra special astronomical event visible in Broome. In the late hours (commencing at 11.28pm) of 07 September a Total Lunar Eclipse will occur, the maximum eclipse due at 2.11am on the morning of 08 September and concluding at 4.55am.
March
Saturday 15th at 6.40pm
Sunday 16th at 7.15pm
Monday 17th at 7.45pm
April
Monday 14th at 6.21pm
Tuesday 15th at 6.59pm
Wednesday 16th at 8:11pm
May
Monday 14th at 6.26pm
Tuesday 15th at 7.17pm
Wednesday 16th at 8.11pm
June
Thursday 12th at 6.06pm
Friday 13th at 7.03pm
Saturday 14th at 8.01pm
July
Friday 11th at 5.53pm
Saturday 12th at 6.52pm
Sunday 13th at 7.49pm
August
Sunday 10th at 6.37pm
Monday 11th at 7.34pm
Tuesday 12th at 8.31pm
September
Monday 8th at 6.19pm
Tuesday 9th at 7.18pm
Wednesday 10th at 8.18pm
October
Wednesday 8th at 7.04pm
Thursday 9th at 8.13pm
Friday 10th at 9.19pm
These dates and times have been kindly supplied by Greg Quicke’s Astro Tours. If you’ve got a particular interest in the stars why not join one of Greg’s Astro Tours when you’re in Broome – they’re a lot of fun.
Visibility may vary in strength depending on weather, sunset, moonrise and the tides.
