Title: Celestial Lunar Phase Widget Author: John Martin Published: April 14, 2026 Last modified: April 14, 2026 --- Soek deur uitbreidings ![](https://ps.w.org/celestial-lunar-phase/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3509189) ![](https://ps.w.org/celestial-lunar-phase/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3509189) # Celestial Lunar Phase Widget Deur [John Martin](https://profiles.wordpress.org/johnfoo/) [Laai Af](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/celestial-lunar-phase.zip) * [Besonderhede](https://af.wordpress.org/plugins/celestial-lunar-phase/#description) * [Aanbevelings](https://af.wordpress.org/plugins/celestial-lunar-phase/#reviews) * [Installation](https://af.wordpress.org/plugins/celestial-lunar-phase/#installation) * [Ontwikkeling](https://af.wordpress.org/plugins/celestial-lunar-phase/#developers) [Hulp](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/celestial-lunar-phase/) ## Beskrywing Celestial Lunar Phase Widget helps WordPress sites display the current moon phase in a polished astronomy card. The plugin shows: * Current lunar phase name * Moonrise time * Moonset time * Illumination percentage * Bundled moon phase image matched to the returned phase * Optional location label * Optional WeatherAPI credit line It includes both a classic shortcode and a Gutenberg block, so site owners can add lunar data in the editor or in traditional content areas. #### Ideal for * Astronomy and space science websites * Observing clubs and public outreach pages * Weather and nature blogs * Classroom and education sites * Hobbyist websites that want a live moon phase widget #### Key features * Shortcode: `[celestial_lunar_phase_widget]` * Gutenberg block: **Celestial Lunar Phase Widget** * Eight bundled moon phase photos packaged locally * Default location and title settings * 12-hour or 24-hour time display * Per-location and per-date caching for better performance * No visitor geolocation in the browser, so your API key stays server-side #### Support Support and documentation are available at: https://celestialwebdevelopment.com/ lunar-phase-plugin/ ### Blocks #### Celestial Lunar Phase Widget Display the current moon phase with a bundled moon image, phase name, moonrise, moonset, and illumination. ### External Services This plugin connects to the following external service: #### WeatherAPI * Service URL: `https://api.weatherapi.com/v1/astronomy.json` * What the service does: Returns moon phase, moonrise, moonset, and illumination data for the requested location and date. * When data is sent: Only when the block or shortcode is rendered and no cached response is available. * What data is sent: The site administrator’s WeatherAPI key, the configured location or override location, and the selected date. * Service provider: WeatherAPI * Terms of use: `https://www.weatherapi.com/terms.aspx` * Privacy policy: `https://www.weatherapi.com/privacy.aspx` ## Screenshots * [[ * Front-end widget showing the current lunar phase, location, moonrise, moonset, and illumination. * [[ * Settings screen for WeatherAPI key, default location, time format, and shortcode examples. ## Blokke This plugin provides 1 block. * Celestial Lunar Phase Widget ## Installation 1. Upload the plugin folder to `/wp-content/plugins/` or install the ZIP from **Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin**. 2. Activate the plugin. 3. Go to **Settings > Celestial Lunar Phase Widget**. 4. Enter your WeatherAPI key. 5. Set a default location. 6. Add the **Celestial Lunar Phase Widget** block or place `[celestial_lunar_phase_widget]` into a post, page, or widget area. ## Kwel-vrae ### Does the plugin include moon images? Yes. Eight moon phase images are bundled locally inside the plugin package. ### Does the plugin include a Gutenberg block? Yes. Version 1.1.0 includes a dynamic Gutenberg block with editor controls for location, date, title, and display options. ### Does the plugin need an API key? Yes. The plugin uses WeatherAPI to retrieve moon phase, moonrise, moonset, and illumination data. ### Does the plugin auto-detect each visitor location? No. This version uses the saved default location or a block/shortcode override. ### Where can I get support? Support is available at: https://celestialwebdevelopment.com/lunar-phase-plugin/ ## Aanbevelings There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “Celestial Lunar Phase Widget” is oopbron sagteware. Die volgende mense het bygedra tot die ontwikkeling van hierdie uitbreiding: Contributors * [ John Martin ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/johnfoo/) [Translate “Celestial Lunar Phase Widget” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/celestial-lunar-phase) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/celestial-lunar-phase/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/celestial-lunar-phase/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/celestial-lunar-phase/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/celestial-lunar-phase/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.1.0 * Added a dynamic Gutenberg block with editor preview. * Added WordPress.org screenshot assets and improved submission readme. * Updated plugin author, support, and company branding to Celestial Web Development. #### 1.0.0 * Initial release. ## Meta * Version **1.1.0** * Last updated **3 weke gelede** * Active installations **Minder as 10** * WordPress version ** 5.8 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.4** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/celestial-lunar-phase/) * Tags * [astronomy](https://af.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/astronomy/)[Gutenberg block](https://af.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/gutenberg-block/) [moon phase](https://af.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/moon-phase/) * [Gevorderde Aansig](https://af.wordpress.org/plugins/celestial-lunar-phase/advanced/) ## Punte-toekennings No reviews have been submitted yet. [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/celestial-lunar-phase/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/celestial-lunar-phase/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ John Martin ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/johnfoo/) ## Hulp Got something to say? Need help? [Gaan na die hulp-forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/celestial-lunar-phase/)