The best Moon gifts 2025: Lego, projectors, models and more

Looking for the best Moon gifts? We've got you covered in our ultimate guide to the best Moon-themed toys and collectibles. Whether you want a lunar Lego set, a telescope to gaze at the Moon's craters, a reference book or a projector, you'll find it all here.

The Moon is a fascinating object and one of the most accessible celestial bodies in the night sky. It's perhaps the first thing we all see when gazing up at the stars and, as children, it's likely the first object in space that caught our attention. Whether you simply smile up at the man in the Moon or obsess over daily Moon phases, it's something we're all familiar with. It's no wonder, then, that there are so many great gifts available celebrating the Moon.

There's something suitable for everyone below, regardless of age, wants or budget. If you don't find something suitable below, you should check out our best telescopes, best binoculars and best star projectors guides.But, for the best moon gifts available, scroll down below.

The quick list

The best moon gifts we recommend in 2025

Best telescope for Moon viewing

Can you think of a better Moon gift than a telescope that lets the user get closer to the Moon than ever? The Celestron FirstScope is so-named because this is very much a beginner telescope — i.e., your first scope. And so while it isn't the most powerful telescope on the market, it is easy to use and more than capable of getting a good look at the Moon's craters.

We think this is perfect for kids who are just starting to show an interest in the night sky. It's intuitive to use, and with two included eyepieces — 15x and 75x — it allows for different views of the Moon (or the night sky in general) to be enjoyed. It's very sturdy and easy to set up thanks to its tabletop stand, and it's rather lightweight too: At just 3.6lbs it's fairly easy to move from room to room.

In our review of the Celestron FirstScope 76, we praised this telescope for being 'fuss free', and a great choice for anyone wanting to introduce their children to a telescope without breaking the bank. It's not suitable for anyone already well-versed in skywatching, but for newcomers wanting to observe the moon, we can't think of a better telescope.

Best star projector

We think one of the best Moon gifts you can buy is this Pococo Galaxy Star Projector. Granted, it's not the cheapest gift on this list, but it is one of the best star projectors currently available — and it's capable of displaying way more than just the moon.

Charge up the projector and point it at a wall or the ceiling in any room in your home and you'll be treated to a gorgeous view of the night sky. The Pococo Galaxy Star Projector isn't fixed to displaying one image: it has interchangeable discs, allowing you to get a closer look at the part of the night sky that interests you most. The downside is that it costs extra to buy the specific Moon and Stars discs, with a pack of discs costing around $50.

If you have the budget for it, though, it's a worthwhile investment. In our Pococo Galaxy Star Projector review, we praised the build quality of the device, comparing it to star projectors in a much higher price bracket. We found it to be discrete, easy to use, and the images it projects are of very high quality. It's a great tool to relax with, but it's also a useful educational tool thanks to the realistic images available across its series of discs.

Best moon-themed Lego set

We've rated the Lego Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit as one of the best space-themed Lego sets, and so if you're looking for a Moon gift to buy for a friend or family member, it's an excellent choice. The joy of Lego is that it's something that any age can enjoy — although thanks to the STEM angle of this set, it's a particularly great choice for kids.

In our Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit review, we praised the accuracy of the set: We were surprised to find a Lego set able to recreate such accuracy. By turning a handle on the base of the completed set, the Earth and the Moon will rotate around the Sun, mimicking their real-world orbit.

Since this is a Technic set, there are quite a lot of mechanisms involved in the building process in order to get the rotation function to work, so younger kids may need a helping hand when putting it together. There's a learning curve to Technic — it's much more involved than building standard 'system' Lego bricks — but when everything works right, it's a great feeling.

Our only complaint about Lego Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit is that it's not the most pretty set to put on display. But in terms of being a useful, educational tool, you simply cannot beat it.

Best lamp

This lamp isn't the biggest in the world: measuring 4.8 inches, it's not huge, but it's big enough to create a beautiful ambience in whatever room you place it in. The Logrotate Moon Lamp can cycle between 16 different colors: You can opt for a realistic white moon, or go for something a little more fantastical. Either way, it looks absolutely stunning.

Made out of 3D printed plastic, it isn't the most hard-wearing lamp ever, so we wouldn't recommend leaving it somewhere where it's going to get knocked or messed with by toddler hands on a regular basis. But considering its budget price — it's available for around $15 — it's to be expected, and it's plenty sturdy enough to do its job. It comes with a solid wooden base, so once it's in place it isn't going anywhere.

The Logrotate Moon Lamp comes with a rechargeable battery, so you don't need to keep it plugged into the mains — ideal for moving it between rooms without any fuss. It also comes bundled with a remote control, making it easy to change between the available colors and also adjust its brightness. Color gradients and cycling colors are also available, as well as a sleep timer so you can drift off under the steady glow of your very own moon.

Best educational book

We love to promote STEM learning in young children and this gorgeous book, The Mysteries of the Universe, published by DK, is a great way to do that. It features 244 pages, all in full color with beautiful illustrations throughout. It catches your eye before you've even opened it, though, thanks to its mesmerizing front cover, which is embossed with gold foil.

Of course, The Mysteries of the Universe isn't just about the Moon — although there's plenty of information about our Moon and the other moons in the universe, too. It's an all-round educational tool that will provide children with a good, basic understanding of our universe.

Along with the Moon, it covers over 100 celestial objects, all written in easy-to-follow language that young children will be able to read themselves or with minimal guidance from a parent or guardian. Even younger kids who aren't quite at reading age yet will undoubtedly enjoy flicking through the book thanks to its beautiful illustrations.

Best binoculars for moon viewing

If you want a Moon gift to allow the recipient to get closer than ever to the Moon, we think the Celestron SkyMaster Pro 15x70 binoculars are an excellent choice. These are some of the best binoculars you can buy for lunar viewing, and in our Skymaster Pro 15x70 review, we said the sight of the full moon through these binoculars was a 'show-stopper'.

A telescope may allow you to get closer to the Moon, but there's something to said for viewing celestial objects with both eyes: It gives a much better sense of depth, and for newcomers to sky watching, it can be incredibly powerful.

It's worth noting that there is a non-Pro version of these binoculars, available at a lower price. But we think it's worth paying the extra: The construction is much better in the Pro model, you get fully multi-coated glass which give better light transmission, and it's also waterproof and nitrogen-filled, which will prevent internal misting.

The biggest drawback of these binoculars is their size: they're fairly big, which makes holding them steady rather difficult. To get the sharpest views you'll benefit from using a tripod or monopod, so that's something to keep in mind before you pick these up.

How we test

Most of the items on our list of the best moon gifts have been reviewed and assessed by their relevant section expert: A stargazing expert has reviewed the optics in this guide while a Lego expert has reviewed the Lego set. We're confident in each of the gifts we've selected: They're items we'd love to receive as a gift ourselves!

We've selected a range of items that are suitable for all ages, that cover a range of categories and that come in a variety of price points. Although we haven't reviewed everything in this guide, we have had expert staff who write about online products on a daily basis select the gifts you see above. So, we wouldn't include anything we wouldn't want or have ourselves.