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Phases of the Moon Coloring Page — free color printable from FreeColorPrintable
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Phases of the Moon Coloring Page

Four smiling moons show the crescent, half, nearly full and full moon shapes in a gentle arc of stars.

Print
Best for
Ages 6–9
Difficulty
Medium
Paper
US Letter · fits A4
Format
Free PDF

Color the shining part of each moon pale yellow and the dark part deep blue. The moon seems to change shape each night because we see different amounts of its sunlit side as it circles Earth.

This page is an original FreeColorPrintable design, drawn with bold outlines for ages 6–9 and sized for US Letter paper. Download the free PDF or print it straight from your browser.

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Frequently asked questions

What age is the phases of the moon coloring page for?

It is designed for ages 6–9, with a little more detail for kids who like a challenge. Older kids and adults enjoy it too.

Is this coloring page free to print?

Yes. It is free to download and print for personal and classroom use — no account and no payment needed.

What paper size does it print on?

It is laid out for US Letter (8.5×11") and also scales to fit A4. Plain printer paper works for crayons and pencils; use thicker paper for markers.