60 Hilarious Luna-rrific Puns that’ll Have You Howling with Laughter

Whether you’re an astronaut or an astronomy enthusiast, there’s no denying the gravity of a good laugh about our celestial neighbor, the moon. Puns about the orb of night are extraordinary, they bring such light to our humor-filled conversations! So, buckle up, because you’re about to embark on a laughter-filled journey across the lunar-scape with a roundup of 60 side-splitting, wacky and downright puntastic moon themed wisecracks!

You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to appreciate these gems, they are bound to send you into fits of giggles that are out of this world! Whether in the daylight or under the starry skies, these jokes are here to inject that extra ounce of fun into everyday chats! So, get ready to eclipse all previous humor; it’s time to launch into a universe of giggles and grins with this list of moon puns. Anyone up for a selenophile’s delight? Just don’t moonwalk your way out before you’ve had your full share of joy!

  • Why are moon researchers always so optimistic? Because they are always looking at the bright side.
  • Why doesn’t the moon go to Hollywood? It’s afraid of stars!
  • What did the moon do when its shift was over? It clocked out!
  • If Earth had no moon, what would it be like? There would be half as many poems and love songs as there are now.
  • What gives the moon such a voracious appetite? It’s hardly ever full.
  • Why doesn’t the moon use a calendar? It’s always changing phases!
  • How did the moon lose weight? It was fed up of being full all the time!
  • The board game company I work for announced a new line of space-themed games today. They suspect the best seller will be Moon-opoly.
  • What did the grumpy moon say to the meteor as it was passing by? Take your debris and get outer my space!
  • How does the moon get a haircut? It crescent it!
  • How does an astronaut make use of a lemon in space? They make le-moon-ade out of it.
  • Why was the moon tired of texting? It missed the space bar!
  • Why don’t they have a bank on the moon? Because there is no sense in investing in a place with no atmosphere!
  • What did the moon say to the sun? I’m night and you’re day!
  • Why did the moon have a fight with the clock? It was ticking it off!
  • I was stargazing with my son this evening and he pointed at the moon and said “Daddy look, the moon is grumpy. ”I laughed and told him “It’s just going through a phase. ”
  • How did the moon end up with so many tickets? They kept forgetting to put money in the meteor!
  • Why is a day known as a day? I think it’s because astronomers just got fed up with counting the hours for a full moon rotation around the earth and decided to shorten it.
  • Which animal do you think was the first one into space? The cow, when it jumped over the moon.
  • If NASA did actually fake the moon landing, I think we all deserve a massive apollo-gy for how poorly it has aged.
  • I find it hard to carry on with a serious conversation about the moon with an astronaut. They rarely get the gravity of the situation.
  • When training to go into space, what dance is mandatory for all astronauts to learn? The moonwalk.
  • What is the moon’s favorite gum? Eclipse!
  • I saw the perfect Valentine’s card for my wife today. You are my whole world, and I am your moon baby, because my heart and soul revolve around you!
  • What is the moon’s favorite type of book to read? A comet-book!
  • Why does the moon dislike working? It only works at night!
  • How does a hairdresser cut the moon’s hair? She eclipse it!
  • What is the moon’s favorite movie? The Full Moon-tana!
  • Why did the moon take a break? It needed some space!
  • The astronauts wanted to plan a party for their moon landing but were not sure how to approach it, so they asked mission control for some assistance with the idea. Mission control responded with “OK, so here’s what we need to do, planet. ”
  • Why was the moon so poor at the start of the month? It was down to one quarter.
  • What did the astronauts call the new arrival to the international space station when all he did was sit and stare out the observation window at the moon? A procrastronaut.
  • Which object is just as old as Earth, but never older than a month? The moon!
  • Why is it so rare to see a lunar eclipse? Because they only come around once in a blue moon.
  • Why was the moon at the bank? To change quarters!
  • What is the name of the institution that teaches lunar science? Moon-iversity.
  • Two scientists were having a conversation in the cafeteria. The first scientist says “I hear the moon singing every day, surely it is hollow. ”The second scientist says “I bet it is just moon-ologging about how silly we all look down here. ”
  • What makes it so hard to book a room at the hotel on the moon at the end of every month? It’s always full.
  • My girlfriend asked me what I was laughing at while making breakfast this morning. I told her that I had spent the night outside, watching the moonlit sky and the stars in all their glory. Then it dawned on me.
  • Why did the moon go to the therapist? It was going through a phase!
  • What did the moon say to the space bar? Stop eclipsing me!
  • How do you store supplies for a colony on the moon? In crate-rs.
  • Why was Mars so impressed with the Moon’s legs? He really liked the way she waxed them.
  • Why did the moon get a job? It got tired of waxing and waning!
  • Why was the moon holding a dollar bill? It wanted to buy a Milky Way!
  • Why was the moon looking shady? It was not a full moon yet!
  • Why don’t secrets work on the moon? Because it keeps on glowing!
  • What makes Moon stones so much better than Earth rocks? Moon rocks are a lot meteor!
  • Why was the moon upset with the sun? It wasn’t being given space!
  • How does the moon look after a diet? Like a new moon!
  • If the moon had a favorite genre of music, what would it be? Rocket & Roll!
  • What keeps the moon in orbit around earth? Moon beams!
  • What is an astronaut’s favorite day of the week? Moon-days.
  • What happens if an astronaut steps on gum on the moon? He gets stuck in lunar orbit.
  • Why was Mickey Mouse sent into outer space? To search for Pluto!
  • If astronauts use moon bread for toast in space, what do they use for toppings on it? Space Jam!
  • Why did the moon turn down the second course of the meal during the galactic dinner party? Because it was already full.
  • Why are restaurants not permitted on the moon? Because they take up too much space.
  • When we finally get to having a moon base, I sure hope there are no bugs there. Especially ticks. Nobody needs to deal with a luna-tick.
  • Why did the moon go to school? To get a bit brighter!

Well, we’ve sailed across the sea of mirth and landed safely on the shore. These 60 lunar luminaries have sparkeled and winked just for you! So next time when you look up at the moon, remember that there’s not just cheese and an old man in there, but a treasure trove of giggles and grins. Just remember, if you ever feel lost or low, keep your chin up, look into the night sky and let the moon shine its mirthful, loony light on you! Happy howling, and keep orbiting in the galaxy of laughter!