Destination Perth Holiday Planner - Flipbook - Page 78
From
City Lights
to Starry Nights
PERTH AND its surrounds offer
fantastic spots for city stargazing,
where you can take in dazzling
views of the constellations, planets
and the Moon. For an even more
breathtaking sight, the Milky Way
awaits under darker skies just a
short drive from the city. Pack a
picnic, stretch out under the
night sky and let the stars reveal
their magic.
MILKY WAY STARGAZING
• If you’re lucky, catch the Aurora
Australis from Lake Clifton, south
of Mandurah.
CITY STARGAZING
• Stunning Kings Park has minimal
lights so is good for stargazing.
Visit on the right night to see the
Kings Park Full Moon Rise over
the city and Swan River.
• After a glorious sunset, Perth
beaches give you a great view
to the western night sky. The
ocean is dark, and you’ll be
surprised at how many more
stars you can see.
• Stay overnight in the Perth Hills or
Swan Valley. Take your telescope
and binoculars to see the stars
up close.
THE STARS OF 2026
January to March
Summer stargazing is
spectacular, dark night skies
show off the Seven Sisters
cluster of stars. On 3rd March
2026, a rare total lunar eclipse
will be visible from Perth.
April to August
The best time to see the Milky
Way, the band of stars that
make up our galaxy. Discover
the Aboriginal constellation
of the “Emu in the Sky” by
looking for the dark parts of
the Milky Way.
August to September
Venus is dazzling in the night
sky after sunset. Look west
on 14th September 2026 to
see Venus appear above a
captivating crescent Moon.
You don’t need a telescope to go stargazing. Naked-eye
stargazing is peaceful and awe-inspiring.
Find a place with as little arti昀椀cial light as possible. It makes
seeing the stars easier.
Wait 10-15 minutes for your eyes to adjust to the darkness.
Your night vision will allow you to see better.
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DESTINATION PERTH 2026
October to December
Keep an eye out at dark sky
locations with no moon light
to see meteor showers Orionids in October, Leonids
in November and Geminids
in December.
Scan this QR code
to see astro hot
spots in Perth :
TOUCHE ROAD LAKES
