Broome is full at this time of the month. Everywhere is booked out as everyone wants to see “The Staircase to the Moon” phenomenon. It happens over 3 evenings a month (March-October) when a full moon and very low tides happen at the same time. There was a market at town beach, carnival in town and so many people. (Broome has about 14000 permanent people, but at the moment there is around 45000 people! And I reckon 31000 were watching this phenomenon!! (Maybe slight exaggeration, but there were lots and lots of people!!!!!)
Regardless, it was quite stunning to watch and it reminds me of how perfect creation is. Genesis Chapter 1, verse 14-15. (and on the fourth day) “And God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to separate the day from night, and let them serve as signs to mark seasons and days and years, and let them be lights in the expanse of the sky to give light on the earth.” And it was so.
- The viewing platform
- 5.41pm. Moon just starting to appear on horizon. The whole episode lasted 13 minutes.
- Staircase to the Moon at town beach over Roebuck Bay.
- 13 minutes later it was sort of over!











June 16, 2014 at 10:30 pm
It looks beautiful. I would liove to see it one day. Hope little Ava girl is ok. thinking of her. Much love mum.(nanny)