Moon Lamps & Moon Night Lights

How to choose a 3D moon lamp

A moon lamp works differently from a projector. It doesn't throw light across the ceiling; it glows from within, so the lamp itself is the show. That makes it a quieter kind of night light, and a good pick for anyone who finds moving projections too busy at bedtime.

Size and where it will sit

Smaller moon lamps suit a nightstand, a child's shelf or a desk, where they give off a gentle glow without lighting the whole room. Larger ones become a real focal point and cast a wider pool of light. Check the size listed on each product page before you order, since close-up photos can make a small lamp look bigger than it is.

Color, controls and power

• Warm white or pale yellow looks the most like the real moon and is the easiest on the eyes at night.
• Multicolor modes let you shift to blue, pink or purple for a party or a kid's room.
• Galaxy moon lamps add swirls of nebula color across the surface for a more cosmic look.
• Touch or remote control: a remote helps when the lamp sits out of reach.
• Rechargeable, battery or plug-in: cordless moon lamps can move around the house, while plug-in versions never run down halfway through the evening.

Pairing a moon lamp with a projector

A moon lamp and a projector work well together. Put one on the nightstand and a star projector on the dresser for a full night-sky room, or pair it with an astronaut projector in a space-themed bedroom. For little ones, see our kids' star projectors and night lights. There are more decor ideas on the Celestial Projectors blog.

Care and safety

Most 3D moon lamps have a lightweight printed shell, so dust them with a soft, dry cloth and keep them away from water and strong direct sun. Always set the sphere on its stand on a flat surface where it can't roll off. If a small moon night light runs on button or coin cell batteries, make sure the battery cover is secure and keep spare batteries away from young children, who can swallow them.

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