Moon Kingdom, Honeylune Ridge, is a Super Mario Odyssey kingdom with 38 Power Moons to collect. This guide uses a practical checklist format with route notes, tips and visual references for every moon.
Quick Overview
| Game | Super Mario Odyssey |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Moon Kingdom – Honeylune Ridge |
| Total Power Moons | 38 |
| Main Mechanics | Low gravity jumps, lava rooms, Bowser escape path, wedding hall, Moon Rock cleanup |
| Best Route | Clear the story path first, then sweep nearby side areas, challenge rooms, NPC moons, races, shop moons and Moon Rock cleanup when they become available. |
Moon Kingdom Power Moon Guide: All 38 Moons
Use the cards below as your full checklist. Each moon includes the core location, what to do, and a practical tip to keep the route clear.
Shining Above the Moon
Next to the Odyssey, Mario can find a crater. Above the crater are three Hidden Blocks with the moon found above the third Hidden Block.
Along the Cliff Face
To the far left side of the Odyssey on a lower platform, Mario can find an 8-bit pipe which leads to a 2D area with a few Fuzzies and the moon found at the end.
The Tip of a White Spire
On the roof of the Wedding Hall building, Mario can find a glowing spot on one of the thin spires. Mario must throw and spin Cappy onto the glowing spot to make this moon appear.
Rolling Rock on the Moon
On one of the large craters on the Moon, Mario can find a rock that he must roll until it breaks to obtain this moon. Check the nearby ledges, walls, NPCs and alternate paths before leaving this part of Moon Kingdom, because many moons sit just off the main route.
Caught Hopping on the Moon!
Go to the southeast side of the kingdom, Mario can find a rabbit that he must catch in order to obtain this moon. Check the nearby ledges, walls, NPCs and alternate paths before leaving this part of Moon Kingdom, because many moons sit just off the main route.
Cliffside Treasure Chest
Near the Ringing-Bells Plateau checkpoint, Mario must jump across a gap to the left of it to get to a platform with a treasure chest containing the moon.
Moon Kingdom Timer Challenge 1
Go to the far northeast side of the first area, Mario can find a scarecrow on a lower platform. Mario must throw Cappy onto the scarecrow and quickly collect the moon that appears before the timer runs out.
Taking Notes: On the Moon's Surface
To the far right of the Ringing-Bells Plateau checkpoint on a higher platform, Mario can find a rainbow-colored treble clef. Mario must touch it and quickly collect all of the notes that appear before the timer runs out.
Under the Bowser Statue
Go to the beginning of the Underground Moon Caverns, Mario must capture the Bowser Statue on the right. He must move the statue to uncover a hole where the moon can be found.
In a Hole in the Magma
Near the spark pylon in the Underground Moon Caverns, Mario can find a hole in the lava that has a key inside of it. Mario must collect the key by capturing a Parabones, after which the moon will be unlocked next to the spark pylon.
Around the Barrier Wall
In the area of the Underground Moon Caverns with the Banzai Bills, Mario can find this moon behind the second wall in this part. Check the nearby ledges, walls, NPCs and alternate paths before leaving this part of Moon Kingdom, because many moons sit just off the main route.
On Top of the Cannon
In the area of the Underground Moon Caverns with the Banzai Bills, Mario can find this moon by ground pounding the top of the second Banzai Bill Cannon.
Fly to the Treasure Chest and Back
Go to the Banzai Bill area of the Underground Moon Caverns, Mario must capture one of the Banzai Bills and fly back to the beginning of the Underground Moon Caverns to find a treasure chest high above the area's entrance, which contains this moon.
Up in the Rafters
Go to the top of the Wedding Hall building, Mario can find a small hole underneath the bell that Mario can jump into. Upon doing so, Mario will be warped to the inside of the Wedding Hall building, where the moon can be found on the thin rafter in front of him.
Sneaking Around in the Crater
Near the Odyssey, Mario can find a moving glowing bump in a large crater. Mario must ground pound the bump to obtain this moon. Check the nearby ledges, walls, NPCs and alternate paths before leaving this part of Moon Kingdom, because many moons sit just off the main route.
Found on the Moon, Good Dog!
In front of the Crazy Cap shop, Mario can find a Nintendog wearing a space helmet. Mario must lead it to a corner near a crater with a few broken Moon Rocks. The Nintendog will start digging up a glowing spot and Mario must ground pound it to find this moon.
Moon Shards on the Moon
Go to the Wedding Hall building, Mario must collect five Moon Shards around and on the roof of the building to obtain this moon. Check the nearby ledges, walls, NPCs and alternate paths before leaving this part of Moon Kingdom, because many moons sit just off the main route.
Moon Quiz: Amazing!
Around the right side of the Quiet Wall, Mario can find the Sphynx. If Mario can answer five of its questions correctly, he will be rewarded with a moon. The answers are "Rocket Flower," "Sheep," "Moon," "Below the bell," and "Floated by airship sail."
Thanks, Captain Toad!
Behind the Odyssey, Mario can find Captain Toad among the residents of the other kingdoms. Once Mario talks to him, he will be rewarded with the moon.
Shopping in Honeylune Ridge
Mario can purchase this moon from the Crazy Cap shop for 100 gold coins. Check the nearby ledges, walls, NPCs and alternate paths before leaving this part of Moon Kingdom, because many moons sit just off the main route.
Walking on the Moon!
Near a large crater with pieces of Moon Rock and a few Moonsnakes, Mario can find a Koopa Troopa hosting the Koopa Trace-Walking mini-game. Mario must earn 80 or more points in the minigame to obtain the moon.
Moon Kingdom Regular Cup
Go to the Wedding Hall, Mario can find a Koopa Troopa hosting the Koopa Freerunning mini-game. Mario must enter the race and then reach the finish line in first place to be awarded a moon.
Doctor in the House
Mario needs to purchase the Doctor Headwear and the Doctor Outfit from the Crazy Cap shop and talk to a Shiverian who can be found inside the Wedding Hall. After speaking with him, Mario will be rewarded with the moon.
Sphynx's Hidden Vault
Around the right side of the Quiet Wall, Mario can find the Sphynx. If Mario can answer one of its questions correctly, the Sphynx will open up a doorway which leads to a room with multiple coin piles and a treasure chest which contains the moon.
A Tourist in the Moon Kingdom!
After restoring the Sand Kingdom, you should locate the Desert Wanderer at the Tostarena Town. Mario must talk to the Tostarenan, who states that he wants to go to the Metro Kingdom. After meeting him there, he will later travel to the Cascade and Luncheon Kingdoms, and after talking to him in both kingdoms, he appears behind the Odyssey at the Moon Kingdom. He then awards Mario with a moon after being talked to.
Peach in the Moon Kingdom
Go to the top of the Wedding Hall building next to the bell, Mario can find Princess Peach and Tiara. Mario must speak with them, after which they will give him the moon.
Found with Moon Kingdom Art
Inside the Wedding Hall on the right wall, Mario can find a piece of Hint Art. The Hint Art shows Poochy on a glowing spot in the corner of a wall next to a scarecrow in the Wooded Kingdom. If Mario travels to the Wooded Kingdom and ground pounds the spot shown by the Hint Art, he will be rewarded with a moon.
Mysterious Flying Object
To the right side of the Wedding Hall building near a ledge, Mario can find a glowing UFO-like creature. Mario must throw Cappy at it before it flies away to obtain this moon.
Hidden on the Side of the Cliff
This moon can be found floating high above the Sphynx and can be grabbed by either wall jumping up the wall or by falling off the edge near the Ever-After Hill checkpoint.
Jumping High as a Frog
Go to the eastern-most platform in the kingdom, Mario should notice a moon floating high above said platform. To reach it, Mario must capture the frog near the Wedding Hall building and backtrack to said platform. He must then jump while still captured as the frog to obtain this moon.
Moon Kingdom Timer Challenge 2
Behind the Ringing-Bells Plateau checkpoint, Mario can find a scarecrow. Mario must throw Cappy onto the scarecrow and collect the moon that appears before the timer runs out.
Walking on the Moon: Again!
Near a large crater with pieces of Moon Rock and a few Moonsnakes,Mario can find a Koopa Troopa hosting the Koopa Trace-Walking mini-game. Mario must earn 90 or more points in the minigame to obtain another moon.
Moon Kingdom Master Cup
Go to the Wedding Hall, Mario can find a Koopa Troopa hosting the Koopa Freerunning mini-game. Mario must enter the race and then reach the finish line in first place to be awarded a moon.
Taking Notes: In Low Gravity
In the 2D area with the "Along the Cliff Face" moon, Mario can find a rainbow-colored treble clef. Mario must touch it and collect all of the notes that appear before the timer runs out.
Center of the Galaxy
On top of the tall cliff near the Odyssey, Mario can find a Moon Pipe which leads to a bonus area. In this bonus area, Mario must make it through a 2D area with planets that have their own gravity and move along a path to find the moon at the end.
Edge of the Galaxy
In the area with the "Center of the Galaxy" moon, Mario can find this moon by jumping to a thin platform from the third moving planet. Above this platform are two planets moving in a circle with the moon found in the middle of them.
Navigating Giant Swings
On top of the tall cliff near a rabbit to the far left of the Odyssey, Mario can find a Moon Pipe which leads to a bonus area. In this bonus area, Mario must make it through multiple giant blue swings while avoiding Astro-Lanceurs.
A Swing on Top of a Swing
In the area with the "Navigating Giant Swings" moon, Mario can find this moon by jumping on the first swing found after the second Astro-Lanceur. Above the aforementioned swing is another swing where the moon is found.
Image Sources and Credits
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FAQ
How many Power Moons are in
Moon Kingdom has 38 listed Power Moons.
Can every Moon Kingdom moon be collected on the first visit?
No. Some moons require later story progress, post-game access, Moon Rock unlocks, races, shop access, NPC conditions or challenge rooms.
What is the best way to clean up
Work by area and checkpoint. Clear nearby moons together, then use the Moon Rock markers and this checklist for the late cleanup pass.