Moon jellyfish Coloring Pages

A See-Through Dress Floating Softly in the Sea! The Moon jellyfish!

The Moon jellyfish is a sea creature with a beautiful clear body. You often see them in aquariums, so they might be the most familiar jellyfish to you. They swim like they are dancing, floating around with a magical body that looks almost blended into the water.

The "4 Rings" in the Middle of Their Body!

The main feature of the Moon jellyfish is the four-ring pattern right in the middle of its bell. These are not eyes; they are actually its tummy (stomach)! Because this pattern looks like eyes, people sometimes call it the "Four-eyed Jellyfish." They usually have four rings, but because of sudden changes, some have three rings, and others have five or more!

Their Body Is Mostly Made of Water!

A Moon jellyfish's body is made of more than 95 percent water! That is why they cannot keep their shape on land and get squished flat. They have no bones, no heart, and no brain, but they are amazing creatures that live by riding the ocean currents.

Are They Bad at Swimming?

Moon jellyfish swim by opening and closing their bell, but they cannot swim fast like fish. Most of the time, they just float along softly with the ocean currents. They are part of a group of floating sea creatures called "plankton."

Do They Have Poison?

When you think of jellyfish, you might think "their sting hurts!" Moon jellyfish have poison in their tentacles, but the poison is very weak. Humans usually do not notice it if they touch one. Still, it can sting soft skin, and getting stung many times can be dangerous, so it is safer not to touch them with your bare hands if you find one in the ocean.

Their English Name Means "The Moon"?

In English, the Moon jellyfish is called "Moon Jellyfish." In Japanese, it means "Moon Jellyfish." They got this lovely name because their round white body and clover-like pattern look like craters on a full moon floating in the night sky.

They Look Different When They Are Babies!

Moon jellyfish do not start out looking like this when they are born. At first, they stick to rocks and live looking like tiny sea anemones (polyps). Then, they change into a shape that looks like stacked plates. The plates pop off one by one and swim away as the baby jellyfish you know!

How to Choose Colors

Moon jellyfish bodies are clear, so coloring them can be a little tricky. But with a few tricks, they will look super pretty!

• Basic body colors: Try using light blue, light pink, or light purple. The key is to pick very light, see-through colors.
• The four ring shapes: This part looks the darkest on their body. Use dark pink, purple, or orange to make them pop and look cute!
• Tentacles (the leg-like parts): Use the same light colors as the body, and color them like drawing thin lines.

How to Make It Look See-Through

The best thing about Moon jellyfish is how clear they look! You can use the white paper to show this.

• Leave some white spots: Do not color the whole thing! Leave some white paper showing in the middle or around the edges. This makes it look like light is shining right through!
• Color softly: Do not press down hard with your colored pencils. Color gently and softly to make it look like soft jelly!

Color the Background to Make Your Jellyfish Stand Out!

Since the Moon jellyfish is light and whitish, changing the sea colors around it will make it pop right out!

• Deep sea colors: Try coloring the background with dark blue, navy, or very dark blue. When you do this, your light-colored Moon jellyfish will look like it is glowing in the dark ocean!
• Sparkle effects: Draw tiny yellow or white dots in the background. They will look like ocean bubbles or light, making your picture extra magical!

Have Fun with Any Color You Like!

Real Moon jellyfish are clear or whitish. But just like jellyfishes lit up in an aquarium, you can use red, green, or even rainbow colors! Use your favorite colors to make your very own special Moon jellyfish!