Is Lake Macquarie Spider Ballooning Sky Snowstorm happening right now?
As of today, out of season, returns ~February. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Occasionally around Lake Macquarie, vast numbers of juvenile spiders disperse by ballooning and deposit fine silk across vegetation, paths, and shorelines, creating a 'snow' of gossamer.
Events are weather-driven and can cover hectares of parkland with shimmering silk and tiny spiders.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Pelican Foreshore Reserve |
| Warners Bay Foreshore Reserve |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
This page shows a taste. The app has the full list of where to see this, the exact timing, and live conditions for 1,000+ natural phenomena worldwide, so you know the moment one is genuinely worth the trip.