Kings Park Moon Rise
Watching the full Moon rise over Perth from Kings Park is a magical experience. What a way to begin your dark sky adventure in Western Australia!
Pack a picnic with friends, family or your fellow travellers and enjoy a magical evening watching a full Moon rise from delightful Kings Park.
The dates below have been chosen for the best times to see a full moon rise from vantage points on Fraser Avenue in Kings Park overlooking Perth City, the Swan River and Perth Hills. You may notice some times are the day after the exact date of a full Moon – this is because the full moon rise looks brighter if the night sky has darkened a bit after sunset.
Some full Moon rises are over the direction of the cityscape and others are over the direction of the river and South Perth. Please note, the times below are the moment the Moon rises from the horizon. Due to the height of the Perth Hills, the time when the moon becomes visible is delayed by 5-15 minutes, depending on which direction it rises from. Or it might hide behind a building as it rises! Who will be the first to spot it?!
Kings Park Moon Rise Dates and Times 2026
25th November 2026, 8.10pm
24th December 2026, 7.58pm
Kings Park Moon Rise Dates and Times 2027
23rd January 2027, 8.07pm
22nd February 2027, 7.41pm
24th March 2027, 7.12pm
22nd April 2027, 6.21pm
21st May 2027, 5.44pm
20th June 2027, 6.19pm
18th August 2027, 6.48pm
16th September 2027, 6.33pm
16th October 2027, 7.22pm
14th November 2027, 7.17pm
14th December 2027, 8.11pm
Kings Park Moon Rise Events
If you’d like to experience the full Moon rise at Kings Park with an astronomy guide, Star Tracks Astro Events hosts special evenings where you’ll discover more about the Moon! The events also include a spectacular laser beam tour of the the night sky and viewing through telescopes. All ages are welcome to experience the magic of Moon rise over the city in a stunning outdoor setting. When’s the next event?
