The Luminescent Moon

For Moon Lovers and Lunatics

This detailed depiction of the moon's surface has been printed on a special self-adhesive film that charges up in sunlight or artificial light and then remains illuminated for many hours. Even at the end of the night, the moon still stands out with a soft shimmer in the dark. This not only has a pleasantly calming effect, it can even be an important orientation aid in the dark. For this reason, safety markings and signs made of this material can also be found in important places in many public and commercial buildings.

To charge the film, it needs to be exposed to a strong light for a few minutes. The luminescent effect then starts immediately. However, as it is naturally much weaker than the light source or the ambient light, our eyes only perceive it in the dark. As soon as our eyes have become accustomed to this, the glowing Moon becomes more and more visible.

Scientifically, this light-storing effect is called phosphorescence. It was first discovered in 1602 by Vincentio Casciorolo in the so-called Bolognese Luminescent Stone and a few decades later also in the chemical element phosphorus, which gave it its name. Numerous substances are now known that can glow in this way. The phosphorescent pigments are embedded in our film in an airtight and waterproof manner. Our Luminescent Moon is non-toxic and suitable for children's rooms.

By the way:
If you want to give the moon some company, e.g. with a group of stars, you can use our AkkuLux film. Let your imagination play and create your own night sky!