Moon Outline

Our printable moon outline options are such a fun starting point for all kinds of creative projects! With simple crescent moons, a classic full moon, and a moon peeking out from behind the clouds, there are lots of cute designs to choose from.

Print your favourite moon templates and use them for tracing, cutting, painting, or decorating. The bold black outlines make the shapes easy for kids to cut out, while the different designs give you plenty of options for space crafts, bedtime themes, Ramadan activities, or anything inspired by the night sky.

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Instructions for how to use these moon templates:

1. Scroll down and find the page you want.
2. Click on any of the photos below, or on the text links below them. A printable PDF file will open in a new window. (NOTE: The images themselves are not printable quality.)
3. Print the PDF on 8.5 inch by 11 inch, letter sized paper.

Fun things to do with an outline of a moon:

• Make a craft or activity using a moon outline as the pattern or stencil.
• Use it as a coloring page, adding stars, craters, clouds, or a night sky around the moon.
• Decorate the moon with tissue paper, construction paper, foil, glitter, pom poms, or other craft supplies.
• Cut out the moon shape and use it to make easy window decorations, bulletin board displays, or classroom crafts.
• Trace the moon outline onto construction paper, cardstock, felt, or foam to create your own moon shapes.
• Use a moon template to make cards, invitations, banners, or decorations for a space, bedtime, or celestial theme.
• Turn one of the simple moon outlines into a sewing applique, quilting pattern, or felt craft.
• Use the outline as a pattern for woodworking, scroll saw projects, Cricut crafts, or laser cutting.
• Pair the different moon templates together for matching games, sorting, or simple learning activities about moon shapes and phases.

Crescent Moon Outline #1

This narrow crescent moon has a sleek, simple shape with lots of open space around it. Use it as a stencil, cutout, coloring page, or pattern for celestial decorations and crafts.

Moon Outline #1 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Outline of a Crescent Moon #2

This classic crescent moon has a wide, curved shape with pointed tips. It’s a simple option for coloring, tracing, cutting out, or using as a stencil for moon-themed crafts.

Moon Outline #2 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Moon Outline #3

This rounded crescent moon has a softer shape and plenty of space for decorating. Add stars, craters, glitter, tissue paper, or your own patterns to make it unique.

Moon Outline #3 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Full Moon Outline #4

This sweet full moon has closed eyes and a peaceful smiling face. It would be especially cute for bedtime crafts, nursery decorations, coloring pages, or night-sky projects.

Moon Outline #4 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Moon Template #5

This whimsical crescent moon features a sleepy face tucked into the curve of the moon. Color it as-is or use the outline for dreamy celestial crafts and decorations.

Moon Outline #5 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Moon Shape #6

A crescent moon peeks out from behind a row of fluffy clouds in this fun moon outline. It’s a great choice for weather activities, nighttime crafts, classroom displays, or coloring.

Moon Outline #6 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Here’s even more space craft ideas:

Planet Printmaking for Kids

Spacing Coloring Pages

Marbled Planets

Where to buy:

You can purchase Low-Mess Crafts for Kids from Amazon, or wherever books are sold:

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