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 2010
| Date |
Time |
| March 1st |
7.00pm |
| March 2nd |
8.02pm |
| March 3rd |
9.04pm |
| March 31st |
7.45pm |
| April 1st |
8.47pm |
| April 29th |
7.31pm |
| April 30th |
8.31pm |
| May 1st |
9.28pm |
| May 28th |
7.14pm |
| May 29th |
8.10pm |
| May 30th |
9.00pm |
| June 27th |
7.40pm |
| June 28th |
8.23pm |
| June 29th |
9.01pm |
| July 26th |
7.00pm |
| July 27th |
7.36pm |
| July 28th |
8.10pm |
| August 25th |
6.44pm |
| August 26th |
7.17pm |
| August 27th |
7.49pm |
| September 24th |
6.25pm |
| September 25th |
7.01pm |
| September 26th |
7.40pm |
| October 24th |
6.22pm |
| October 25th |
7.09pm |
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.
