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TikTok’s latest obsession involves checking which moon phase one was born under to see if their relationship qualifies for “soulmate” status.
Over the past few days, the social media giant has been flooded with videos tagged #moonphasetrend, attracting a total 82 million views as of time of writing.
Although scientists have found no evidence linking the phase of the moon to the quality of one’s relationship, it’s still a fun activity to try with your significant other. Here’s what you need to know.
What is the TikTok moon phase trend?
Users on TikTok are comparing the phase of the moon they were born under with that of their significant other. If, when the two moon phases are overlaid, they slot together to form a full moon, that relationship was meant to be, according to the trend.
If those moon slices don’t fit together, don’t worry! Your relationship probably isn’t in peril and you’ll still come out of the experience with an esthetically pleasing video.
The moon changes phases eight times a month, four of which occur about a week apart. This happens due to changes in the moon’s positioning and illumination as it orbits the Earth.
How to do TikTok’s moon phase trend
It’s a super simple to try the trend yourself. The easiest option is to use phasesmoon.com, which has a built-in moon phase comparison tool.
Simply navigate to the “Birthday Moon” option on the website and enter the birthdays of you and your partner. The website will automatically generate a video of the two moon phases slotting together, which you can then screen record and upload online.
Alternatively, it appears most of the moon phase videos were created using a CapCut template. The CapCut app is available on Android and iOS, and allows users to upload videos straight to TikTok.
First, navigate to a site that tracks phases of the moon like this one and enter where and when you and your partner were born. Then take a screenshot or save a picture of how the moon looked on those nights.
Next is a matter of finding the CapCut template used for the trend and uploading those moon photos. You can then preview the video before sharing it online.
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