Images of the moon show a beautiful round object that most of us find soothing. It is a good thing then that you can have one right on your bedside table as you sleep at night.

Using 3D printing technology, moon lamps are designed to replicate NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) images of the moon and they are quite soothing.

They have all the features of the moon too.

A Complete Guide to Choose the Best Moon Lamp

Because they use rechargeable batteries, these lamps do not have to be charged with they are on. This makes it easy to bring them along when you travel.

There lots of brands on the market, making it impossible to decide on the best option.

We explore some of the options available as well as some of the factors to consider when buying one.

1- LOGROTATE Moon Lamp

This moon lamp from Logrotate with a 4.8-inch diameter imitates the moon ideally. The surface is textured to make the images look the same way a real moon does.

It comes with a stand that handles all of the 12 ounces just perfectly. The lamp has a 16-color range that allows you to change the ambience of any room to your liking.

A Polymer lithium battery with a 500 mAh capacity keeps lights on for hours. For recharge, the package includes a USB charger that only needs 3 hours to fill up the battery.

Depending on the selected brightness, this lamp will stay on for between 6 and 12 hours.

The material used, PLA, is eco-friendly to ensure you only breathe in non-toxic air. Its charging port is reasonably small to prevent the alteration of the perfect circle.

You can choose between touch and remote control to change the bulb’s brightness and to turn it off and on. Its wooden handle holds it perfectly and is also easy to assemble.

At its lenient price, this lamp makes a thoughtful gift.

What we Like: 

• It is remote and touch controllable.
• Has a 16-color range.
• It is USB rechargeable.

2- Moon Lamp Moon Light 3D Moon Lamp

Athena Futures’ 3D moon lamp looks so much like the real moon that you would have to look closely to see it really is not.

Measuring 5.9 in, this lamp emits three colors; white, yellow, and roseate that you can manipulate with a remote.

Each of the colors is dimmable and the battery’s longevity will be determined by your brightness settings.

This lamp comes with a wooden stand that you can assemble quite easily. It also comes with a USB cable measuring close to 4 feet to enable you to recharge without having to move the lamp.

You can also plug it in and use it straight from the power source if you forgot to charge the batteries.

The 500 mAh battery needs 2 hours to charge fully but it will stay on for a maximum eight hours depending on usage.

This lamp is made of non-toxic material and it has a texture so true especially when you turn it on. Since you can adjust brightness, you can use this lamp in kids’ bedroom too.

What we Like: 

• The textures are smooth and elegant.
• You can turn it on and off remotely.
• Has a lengthy USB charging cable.

3- 7.1-inch Full Moon Lamp

These Super3DMall moon lamps come in varying dimensions, with 7.1 inches in diameter being the largest.

Both the bulb and shell are easy to maintain and will last a long time if they are taken care of as they should.

The lamp has 16 shades of light that you can change with a touch. It comes with a remote control that you can use even from 30 feet away, and you can also opt to touch the lamp to manipulate it.

Because the shell uses eco-friendly material PLA, it does not hat up too much in a way that it could burn the hand. There is also no toxic release, and so you can leave it on in the baby’s room.

The built-in rechargeable batteries in this unit only need three hours of recharge to stay on for between 6 and 12 hours depending on selected brightness.

You can also leave it plugged in for as long as you need to use it as that will not affect performance. It weighs 1.25 pounds and as long as you pack it well, you can take it on outdoor adventures.

What we Like: 

• Touch and remote control.
• With 16-color LED lighting effects.
• You can adjust the brightness.

4- VGAzer Moon Lamp

VGAzer’s Moon Lamp may be a little more expensive than most, but that is only because it has superior features.

Using a magnetic levitation technique, this lamp floats on top of its stand all hours that it is on to create peaceful and therapeutic ambience.

Super strong PLA is used to print it, making it eco-friendly and long-lasting, because it is pretty light, you can bring it on any event when you travel.

Its wooden stand is aesthetically pleasing too, giving it the aura of sophistication it deserves.

VGAzer Moon Lamp is textured to imitate the real moon as we see it from NASA’s images.

It only emits a soft white light that fills a room peacefully and romantically. With an on/off button on the side, you determine how much brightness your room could use.

The charging port is also quite small and hidden under the lamp s that you only see it when you turn the lamp over. This lamp makes the perfect gift for friends and loved ones.

What we Like: 

• Levitates to create a magical feel. It also spins on its own.
• Emits a simple warm white color.
• Its textures are smooth and moon-like.

5- AGM Moon Lamp

With 16 dimmable RGB colors, this moon lamp that measures 5.9 inches in diameter is quite affordable. The remote control responds with these four options; Flash, Strobe, Fade, and Smooth.

You get to change the brightness too to affect how long the lamp shines. It comes with a stylish wooden stand that is easy to assemble and the remote is also part of the package.

Inside, a built-in rechargeable battery takes 3 hours to charge fully and keeps the lamp on for 5 to 10 hours depending on how bright the lamp stays.

Thanks to the eco-friendly material used, this bulb does not hat up too much even when left on for hours.

It uses a USB cable that is also part of the package and so you can recharge the battery using your laptop or power bank. You can also plug it into a power source, but we prefer that it be charged.

It only weighs 1.2 pounds and so you can pack it nicely and take it with you for camping. Its small charging port does not alter its round shape.

What we Like: 

• Comes in 16 colors.
• The charming port is small.
• Control its brightness for longer battery use.

6- Balkwan Moon Lamp – 7.1 inches

This Balkwan Moon Lamp measures 7.1 inches in diameter and has superior texture. It comes with a wooden stand that is easy to assemble without taking up too much space.

When turned on, you see mountains, craters and basins of the moon as they appear on the shell. This product is made of eco-friendly material that will not harm the environment or your health.

Featuring only two color modes; soft yellow light and bright white light, this lamp is no-fuss and quite stylish.

You switch it o and off using a button at the bottom as it is not remote controlled.

You can manipulate its brightness through touch control to create the perfect ambience for a room.

Its built-in battery only takes 2.5 hours to charge fully through the USB cable provided, but it lights up a room for up to 8 hours max.

What we Like: 

• Only two calming color modes.
• Textures are truly moonlike.
• Touch control for brightness control.

7- HYODREAM 3D Printing Moon Lamp

Light up your child’s party with this 3D moon lamp from Hyodream that is made using eco-friendly material that will not harm them or the environment.

Measuring 5.9 inches in diameter, this reasonably priced has a 16-color mode that you can change at the flicker if a remote.

It also comes with a wooden easy-to-assemble stand that you can carry anywhere.

The shell is smooth yet when lit, it shows the real textures behind the scenes. You see the galaxy and other features that imitate the real moon.

You can even dim the light to be able to look directly into the lamp. You can opt to charge the lamp directly from a power source or recharge the battery when it is drained.

It only takes 2.5 hours for it to fully charge, but you will enjoy its glow for up to 8 hours depending on the brightness you choose.

It heats a little too much, so you wouldn’t want to touch it when it’s been on for too long.

What we Like: 

• 16-color mode that you can manipulate remotely.
• Moon-like textures.
• Up to 8 hours of battery time.

8- 7.1-inch Full Moon Lamp

If your kids can’t seem to sleep with the lights off, then you may want to change the game with this moon lamp from Segoal.

It has a 16-color scheme that you can dim and brighten with a single touch it also comes with a remote that works well even when the lamp is 30 feet away.

You can manipulate the light to the dimness you prefer to even affect how long the battery lasts. The matter says when dimmed, you can get as many as 15 hours out of this 500mAh battery.

The textures are okay, but we feel they could be better.

The material used for this lamp is eco-friendly to prevent the emission of harmful toxins in the atmosphere, and so you can use it anywhere. It is also reasonably priced and will last a long time. 

What we Like: 

• 16-color code.
• Remotely control the lamp from 30 feet away.
• Dim the lights with touch control.

Best Moon Lamps – Buyer’s Guide

With so many brands on the market, what features should you look for before making a purchase?

FAQ’s About Moon Lamps

Over to You!

As always, we hope this article shed some light on moon lamps. We also hope you found it helpful when making decisions on moon lamps.

We will update it to suit any new information that comes on the market about the product.

To recap, remember that the material of your lamp matters a lot.

You don’t want to introduce harmful material into your home when you deserve so much better. Texture and appearance are important too as they determine how the lamp emits light.

The stand shouldn’t be too heavy too because you will want to bring the lamp with you when you travel. Until next time, enjoy your beautiful glow.