Staircase to the Moon

Staircase to the Moon is a spectacular natural phenomenon in the northern region of Western Australia (WA). On the West Pilbara Coast it can be experienced at Cossack Lookout and Hearson’s Cove, near Karratha.

Occurring on full moon dates, from April to October along the coast of northern WA, the Staircase to the Moon is a beautiful optical illusion. Only created when the full moon reflects on exposed mudflats at extremely low tide, it forms a magical staircase reaching up to the moon.

Plan an evening complete with deck chair, wine and camera to view this spectacular event at beautiful Hearson’s Cove.

Pilbara Staircase to the Moon dates 2011

Date Time
April 18th 5.46pm
April 19th 6:38pm
May 16th 4.22pm
May 17th 5.17pm
May 18th 6:14pm
June 15th 4:47pm
June 16th 5:58pm
June 17th 6:57pm
July 14th 4:44pm
July 15th 5:43pm
July 16th 6:39pm
July 17th 7:33pm
August 12th 4:30pm
August 13th 5:24pm
August 14th 6:16pm
August 15th 7:07pm
September 11th 5:01pm
September 12th 5:51pm
September 13th 6:40pm
September 14th 7:29pm
October 10th 4:36pm
October 11th 5:25pm
October 12th 6:14pm
October 13th 7:05pm

For information about WA’s Staircase to the Moon event email Karratha Visitor Centre or call +61 8 9144 4600. Alternatively, visit the Shire of Roebourne website

Some information presented in this website has been sourced, with permission, from the Shire of Roebourne website.