Crescent Moon and Stars
One large smiling crescent moon with a sleepy face outline.
11 Moon Coloring Pages to Print
Moon Phases
Five round moons in a gentle arc, each outlined with a simple curved line marking the shift from thin crescent to half circle.
Astronaut Planting Flag on Moon
One suited astronaut standing on the lunar surface holding a flag pole planted upright with a rectangular flag waving stiffly at the top.
Astronaut Moonwalk
One astronaut mid-bounce across the moon's cratered surface.
Moon Buggy Rover
A boxy open-cabin moon buggy with four big wire-spoke wheels and a fold-out dish antenna, parked on a cratered moon surface beside a standing astronaut.
Haunted Castle and Moon
A whimsical three-tower castle sitting on a small hill in front of a big round moon with two little bats flying nearby.
Forest Path and Full Moon
A quiet winding trail curving between rows of bare autumn trees on either side, leading toward one large full moon glowing over the horizon.
Bat Near a Full Moon
One close-up bat with wide rounded wings, big round eyes.
Spider Under the Moon
A close-up smiling spider dangling from a single straight silk thread, with a large full moon glowing directly behind it in an empty night sky.
Bat, Pumpkin, and Moon
A flying bat beside a pumpkin under a glowing moon.
A Sleeping Unicorn on the Crescent Moon
A unicorn resting beneath a crescent moon.
About This Collection
Up on the lunar surface, an astronaut plants a flag with a stiff rectangular banner, another bounces mid-stride across the craters, and a boxy moon buggy with four wire-spoke wheels and a fold-out dish antenna parks beside a standing astronaut. After dark on Earth, a three-tower castle sits on a hill in front of a big round moon with two little bats nearby, and a winding trail runs between bare autumn trees toward a glowing full moon. A close-up bat, a flying bat with a pumpkin, a smiling spider hanging from a thread, and a unicorn sleeping under a crescent moon finish the set.
The crescent moon and the moon phases are the simplest and suit ages 3 to 5. The buggy and the castle carry more detail for ages 6 and up. Yellow and gray look right on the moon, and navy or purple make a good night sky.
Moon Coloring FAQ
Why does the Moon change shape?
The Moon always has one half lit by the Sun. As it circles Earth, we see more or less of that lit half, which creates the phases shown in the Moon Phases design.
How long does it take from one full Moon to the next?
About 29.5 days. That's why the calendar month is roughly the same length.
Are there still footprints on the Moon?
Yes. There's no wind or rain on the Moon to wipe them away, so astronaut footprints from the Apollo missions can last for a very long time.
What was the Moon buggy called?
The Lunar Roving Vehicle, or LRV. Astronauts drove it on the last three Apollo missions to explore farther from their landing spot.
Who was the first person to walk on the Moon?
Neil Armstrong, on July 20, 1969. Buzz Aldrin joined him on the surface while Michael Collins stayed in orbit.
Does the Moon make its own light?
No. It reflects sunlight, which is why it shines at night.
Helpful Guides
- Using Coloring Pages in Homeschool History and Science: ways to use Moon pages in a homeschool science lesson.
- Birthday Party Coloring Table Ideas and Themed Printables: set up a space-themed party table with Moon pages.