phoon ☆
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Description:
Displays current or specified phase of the moon via ASCII art
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 20140814@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Other
Tags: cli ascii astronomy utility terminal
Install: brew install phoon
About:
Phoon is a command-line utility that renders the current or a specified lunar phase as ASCII art. It calculates the moon's illumination percentage and selects the appropriate text-based representation. This provides a quick, lightweight visualization of the moon's status directly in the terminal.
Key Features:
  • Renders ASCII art representations of moon phases
  • Calculates current lunar phase or accepts a specific date
  • Simple, lightweight command-line interface
  • No external dependencies required
Use Cases:
  • Checking the moon phase for astronomy or photography planning
  • Adding a lunar status indicator to shell scripts or prompts
  • Educational demonstrations of lunar cycle calculations
Alternatives:
  • lunar – A modern alternative written in Rust, often offering more precise calculations or different output styles.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 16, 2025 1:13pm 20140814 0 VERSION_BUMP a26b370d
Sep 11, 2024 9:04am 20140814 0 VERSION_BUMP 88e049ad
Nov 26, 2022 2:08am 20140814 0 VERSION_BUMP 9731847b
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