Limited Edition
MOON Forty Alabaster
Currently ed. 46/100
It follows the real moon
The illuminated part of the stone corresponds to the illuminated part of the moon above you. Nothing is prerecorded; the phase is calculated continuously.
There is no override, no preset, no way to choose a phase you prefer. The moon sets the rhythm.
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Timelapse · 14.8 days
New moon: the stone is dark.
At new moon the lit side of the moon faces away from us. MOON shows it as it is, and a new cycle begins.
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A first crescent.
The moon now sets soon after the sun and shows in the evening sky.
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Then it waxes.
The lit part grows continuously, minute by minute, exactly as you see it in the sky.
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Full moon.
The whole face is lit, and only now does the back of the stone light up too.
Carved from one block
Alabaster is a natural stone, formed over millions of years, and no two blocks share the same veins: a landscape that already looks like the moon’s.
It passes light without colouring it: light enters the stone and scatters inside it, so what reaches you comes through the stone, not past it. Each MOON Forty is carved from one block and finished by hand in our Lisbon atelier.
Two ways to live with it
MOON has two modes, set in the app or on the remote. Both always show the moon’s real phase, as it appears from your location: they differ only in when the stone is lit.
Contemplative light
In Real mode, MOON lights only while the moon is above your horizon. The moon is up by day as often as by night and rises about 50 minutes later each day, so the stone may glow at three in the afternoon and stay dark until midnight.
Functional light
In Everlit mode, MOON keeps showing the true phase whether the moon is up or not, and shines when you want it: dimmed like any other lamp, or on a timer.
Where it lives
At 420 mm it stands on the floor or a low cabinet, and turns on its foot to face the room: a doorway, a study, a listening corner, a shop.
“A full moon cycle takes 29.5 days. In a world where everything responds to a tap, MOON asks for patience — and patience, I believe, is where A Deeper Understanding begins.”
Vadim Fortunato, Lisbon
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Limited edition of 100, numbered and signed
Currently ed. 46/100
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MOON Forty Alabaster
Currently edition 46 of 100
€4.500
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Dimensions
- Floor-standing, or on low furniture
- 420 mm Ø × 230 mm depth
- Weight: 13 kg
- Stands on its own foot and turns to any angle
Material
Each MOON Forty Alabaster is meticulously crafted from premium alabaster, a natural stone chosen for its moon-like beauty, defined by flowing patterns and intricate veins shaped over millennia. This makes every piece distinctly unique, embodying a timeless elegance.
Numbered and signed
- Each piece is individually numbered, signed and comes with a certificate of authenticity
- Design protected in the European Union and the USA: EUIPO Registered Community Design 015022877-0001, USPTO Design Patent D1081458 (valid to 2040)
Technical
MOON Forty Alabaster is an autonomous light object: it shows the moon’s current phase at your exact location, and in Real mode lights only when the moon is above your horizon.
- Light: 4000 K; brightness fully dimmable, with a timer
- Materials: alabaster, custom electronics
- Input voltage: 100–240 V, works anywhere in the world
- Cable: 1.5 m, EU plug; adapters available on request
- Setup with the iPhone or Android app; brightness, mode and timer from the app or the remote
- No Wi-Fi needed in operation
- LEDs rated for fifty years; about 40 kWh a year (roughly €10)
What’s included
- MOON Forty Alabaster
- Power cable (1.5 m, EU plug)
- Remote control
- Quick-start guide
- Certificate of authenticity
- Two-year warranty
Common questions
How accurate is the moon phase?
99.9% accurate. Our algorithm is built on the same astronomical libraries NASA uses, and runs on a chip inside MOON for the next 100 years.
Does MOON need Wi-Fi to work?
No — once set up, MOON runs autonomously. Connecting it to Wi-Fi from time to time keeps the internal clock perfectly in sync.
What happens when I travel or move?
Open the app and update your location — MOON re-syncs to the new place instantly.
Do I need the app forever, or only for setup?
Mostly just for setup, and any time you want to change location, mode, brightness or timer. Day to day, the light object works autonomously.
What if the power goes out?
MOON’s internal clock keeps time for up to 3 weeks without power, so it picks up where it left off.
Can the alabaster crack or discolour over time?
Alabaster is stable indoors and does not discolour. Fine cloudiness and hairline grain are part of the stone’s character, not a defect. Don’t keep it in direct sunlight or near water. Clean with a dry cloth.
Delivery time
Six to eight weeks from order confirmation. Each piece is hand-assembled and numbered in our Lisbon atelier, then shipped with white-glove handling. You’ll receive a tracking link once it ships.
If you need it sooner, contact sales@adu-studios.com — we may be able to help.
Shipping
Shipping is calculated at checkout. VAT is included in the price.
MOON works in any country and any hemisphere: the phase is calculated for your exact location. If your country is not available at checkout, contact sales@adu-studios.com.
Warranty and returns
Two-year warranty covering manufacturing and electronic defects: we repair or replace when something isn’t right.
14-day EU returns from delivery, in original condition and packaging.