Join the Shire of Menzies for a spectacular celestial double-header this WA Day long weekend!
The Shire will be hosting a free community BBQ at the Menzies Caravan Park from 4pm for everyone making the most of the long weekend. Afterwards, everyone is invited to the Mount Owen Stargazing Pad for an evening of rare sightings.
There’s a perfectly timed window to witness the Blue Micromoon rise at 4:43pm while the sky is still glowing with twilight. Following the 5:04pm sunset, the telescopes will turn west to catch the “Dance of the Planets” taking a closer look at Mercury, Jupiter, and Venus before they set.
As the second full moon in May, this is a rare “Blue Moon,” but it is also at “apogee” (its furthest point from Earth), making it the official Micromoon—the smallest full moon of 2026!
Details
When: From 4pm, 31st May 2026.
Where: Menzies Caravan Park followed by stargazing at the Mount Owen Observing Site, Cemetery Road, Menzies
Event Schedule:
- 4:00 PM: Free BBQ @ Menzies Caravan Park (Main St, Menzies)
- 4:30 PM: Telescope Viewing @ Mount Owen Stargazing Pad
- 4:43 PM: Blue Micromoon Rise
- 5:04 PM: Sunset & Planetary Viewing
- What to bring: Camp chairs and warm clothing.
- Cost: FREE
What to bring: Please bring torches, chairs, warm clothes, fly net and insect repellent. You don’t need a telescope or binoculars but if you have them, bring them along!
Bookings: This is a free event. For more information call the Menzies Community Resource & Visitor Centre on 9024 2702.
More information
More Details
For more information contact the Menzies Visitor Centre.
Where to Stay
Make a weekend of it and stay a few nights to explore the area!
Invite Family & Friends
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Supported by...
This event is made possible with funding from the Shire of Menzies. It is part of the Astrotourism Towns Project promoting Menzies as a destination for stargazing and astrophotography.