Do your little ones love looking at the night sky? These moon coloring pages are a wonderful way to bring the magic of the moon into your home or classroom. These printables help kids learn about the different shapes of the moon while having fun with colors.
If your children enjoy these, they might also like our nature coloring pages for more outdoor-themed fun.

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What’s Inside This Moon Printable Set
This set includes 21 unique designs featuring various moon phases and characters. You will find simple crescent moons, full moons with craters, adorable moons wearing sleeping caps, and even a cute astronaut.
All these designs feature extra-thick outlines and clean white backgrounds, making it very easy for small hands to stay within the lines.
How to Download and Use Coloring Pages
🖨️ To Print at Home:
- Click the Download PDF button below.
- Open the file and choose “Fit to Page” or “Actual Size” in your printer settings.
- Print on A4 or Letter-size paper and start coloring!
📱 To Color on an iPad or Tablet:
- Download the PDF to your device.
- Open it in any drawing or note app like:
- GoodNotes, Notability, or Adobe Acrobat
- Procreate (import as PDF or image)
- Your child can color directly on the screen using their finger or stylus, and no printer is needed!
Moon Coloring Pages for Kids
Here are the simple and cute moon coloring pages for kids that I developed with love!
Simple crescent moon

A basic crescent moon shape perfect for toddlers to practice coloring.
Wide crescent moon

A large, simple moon shape with wide spaces for markers or crayons.
Sleeping moon with closed eyes

An adorable crescent moon with a happy, sleeping face for preschoolers.
Smiling moon face

A cute moon with a friendly smile and simple features for early learners.
Peaceful sleeping moon

A calm moon character with simple lines and large coloring areas.
Moon with sleeping cap

A fun moon character wearing a cozy striped hat with a pom-pom.
Full moon with craters

A round moon showing simple craters, great for space-themed lessons.
Moon resting on a cloud

A cute night scene featuring a moon, a friendly cloud, and small stars.
Baby sleeping on the moon

A sweet illustration of a baby tucked into the moon with tiny stars.
Kitten on a moon

A cute cat resting on a sleeping moon, perfect for animal and space lovers.
Sleepy moon on a cloud

A cute moon wearing a nightcap resting on a fluffy cloud.
Moon sleeping on a cloud

A sweet crescent moon wearing a hat and sleeping on a cloud.
Happy full moon

A cheerful full moon surrounded by tiny stars and planets.
Unicorn on the moon

A magical unicorn taking a nap on a cozy crescent moon.
Astronaut on the moon

A happy little astronaut standing on the moon with a flag.
Moon at the beach

A sleepy moon hovering over a beach with an umbrella and ball.
Full moon over island

A smiling full moon watching over a small island in the sea.
Two large moons

Two large, simple crescent moons perfect for little hands.
Two crescent moons

Two clean crescent moon shapes with large spaces for coloring.
Four crescent moons

A simple template page featuring four crescent moons for easy coloring.
Nine small moon templates

A collection of nine small moons perfect for counting or pattern practice.
How to Use These Printables
- Home activities: Use these as a relaxing wind-down activity before bedtime.
- Classroom literacy centers: Pair these with books about space or the moon for a themed lesson.
- Homeschool learning: Teach kids about the moon cycle using the crescent and full moon shapes.
- Quiet time: Keep a few copies ready for fine motor practice during independent play.
Skills Kids Develop
- Fine motor skills: Strengthening hand muscles by coloring within the thick borders.
- Color recognition: Learning the difference between yellow, silver, and white.
- Focus: Improving concentration while completing a single image.
- Hand–eye coordination: Guiding crayons or markers across the simple shapes.
- Early learning skills: Identifying different moon phases and night sky objects.
Printing Tips
- Paper type: Use heavy cardstock if your child likes using markers or watercolors.
- Printer settings: Select "Fit to Page" to ensure the large outlines print clearly.
- Reuse ideas: Place these in sheet protectors and use dry-erase markers for endless coloring.
- Lamination: Laminate the finished art to use as cute night-sky room decor.
Download & Terms of Use
These printables are free for personal and classroom use only. Please do not resell or redistribute these files. If you want to share these with a friend, please send them the link to this blog post instead.
Related Printables
Check out these other fun sets to complete your sky-themed collection:
- Flower coloring pages: Simple and pretty floral designs for spring.
- Cloud coloring pages: Fluffy and easy shapes for toddlers to color.
- Rainbow coloring pages: Bright and cheerful arcs to practice color patterns.
We hope you and your little ones enjoy coloring these peaceful moon scenes!





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