Moon Phase Indicator
Minecraft's day-night cycle has always mattered, but the moon itself carries more weight than most players realize. Phantoms spawn based on how long you have gone without sleep, slimes behave differently depending on the lunar phase, and the moon's size in the sky even shifts across the eight-phase cycle. Keeping track of all of that manually is a headache. The Moon Phase Indicator add-on solves it by putting live lunar data right on your screen.
This mod is available for both Fabric and Forge, so whether you are running a lightweight Fabric setup or a heavier Forge modpack, you can slot it in without much fuss. It supports a wide range of Minecraft versions, making it a reliable pick for players on older worlds and brand-new snapshots alike.
What the Moon Phase Indicator Actually Shows
At its core, this is a heads-up display for everything moon-related. Once installed, it quietly tracks the current lunar state and presents it in a compact panel you can position wherever you like. The information updates in real time, so you never have to guess what phase is coming next.
- Moon icon rendered from the actual moon texture
- Current moon phase name
- Moon size as a percentage
- An arrow showing the relative size of the next phase
- Real time remaining until the next moon phase, in mm:ss
- Phantom spawn chance as a percentage
- Game days since your last rest
That phantom spawn chance readout is arguably the most useful part. Phantoms are one of the most annoying mobs in the game, and knowing exactly how close you are to triggering a spawn lets you decide whether to sleep or push through the night. Pair that with the days-since-rest counter and you have a complete picture of your sleep hygiene in any world.
Keybindings and Configuration
By default, pressing I toggles the indicator on and off, while U opens the configuration screen. If you use Fabric and have Mod Menu installed, you can also reach the settings through that menu instead. The configuration options are surprisingly deep for such a simple concept.
General Settings
You can show or hide the indicator entirely, restrict it to specific dimensions such as the Overworld only or the Nether and End only, and choose its position on screen from options like Bottom Right or Top Left. Compact mode trims the display down, while horizontal and vertical offsets let you fine-tune placement between 0% and 50%. Background opacity and color are fully adjustable too, so the panel blends into any HUD setup.
Icon and Phantom Options
The icon style can be set to Resource Pack, Default or Vanilla, or Emoji, and you can resize it from Small upward. There is also a toggle for showing a sun icon and a zoomed icon if you prefer a larger visual. On the phantom side, you can enable or disable phantom statistics and set the statistics polling interval between 1 and 5.
How to Install the Moon Phase Indicator
Installation is straightforward for anyone who has modded Minecraft before. First, confirm which loader you are using, since the mod ships in both Fabric and Forge builds. Next, make sure you have the correct loader installed for your chosen Minecraft version. Then drop the mod file into your mods folder and launch the game. If you are on Fabric and want in-game configuration, add Mod Menu alongside it.
If you would rather skip the manual file shuffling, the foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install path that handles the Moon Phase Indicator download and places it in the right folder automatically. The launcher also keeps an add-on catalog with version compatibility checks, so you always grab a build that matches your Minecraft release.
Why It Belongs in Your Mod List
Most HUD mods pile on information you rarely need. The Moon Phase Indicator stays focused. It answers a narrow set of questions, answers them clearly, and gets out of the way. For survival players who care about slime spawning, phantom prevention, or simply want to appreciate the lunar cycle without counting days in their head, it earns its place.
Whether you download Moon Phase Indicator for a hardcore world or a casual build, the result is the same: fewer surprises at night and a better sense of how Minecraft's sky actually works. Grab it for your Fabric or Forge profile, set your keybinds, and let the moon tell you what is coming next.