How To Smoke Moon Rocks: Discover the Facts

If you’re looking to learn how to smoke moon rocks, you’ve come to the right place. If you’re somebody who likes to get high, and I mean really high, you’ve likely heard of moon rocks before. 

These fabled nuggets of mind-bending awesomeness are one of, if not the fastest way to get stoned off your ass. If your delta 8 just isn’t quite cutting it, and you want to get really high, read on.

In this article, you’re going to learn everything there is to know about moon rocks: What they are, how to make them, and most importantly, how to smoke moonrocks. Let’s get to it.

What Are Moon Rocks?

Moon rocks are essentially the Long Island Iced Tea of the cannabis world. A dizzying concoction of THC in various forms that come together in perfect harmony to create something so potent, that stoners only dare speak of them in hushed whispers, behind locked doors.

All jokes aside, moon rocks are nuggets of cannabis, coated in hash oil or THC concentrate, then rolled in pure kief. Legend says that moon rocks originated in the west coast dispensary Star Budz 760, and were originally made with the Girl Scout Cookies (GSC) strain.

How To Smoke Moon Rocks

Smoking moon rocks isn’t much different than smoking regular old weed – a glass pipe is probably your best bet. The key difference is what happens after you take a few puffs: a killer high that envelops your entire body and mind, and lasts for hours. 

Hold on to your hat!

If you’re serious about learning how to smoke moon rocks, there are a few things you’ll need:

• Moon rocks

• Regular flower

• Scissors or razor blade

• Lighter

• Glass piece (bong, bubbler, pipe)

1. Cut Up Your Moon Rock

Remember: don’t put moon rocks in your grinder. Not only will it make a huge mess, it’ll likely gum up your grinder to the point of being unusable. Instead use sharp scissors, a razor blade, or even your fingers to break up the moon rock into manageable pieces.

2. Pack Your Bowl

Next, pack a bowl of your favorite strain of weed in a glass piece, making sure to leave extra room on top.

3. Add a Moon Rock

Then, add a chunk (or two) of your cut-up moonrock on top of your neatly packed bowl. Press it down gently, so it sits securely.

4. Burn Slowly

Make sure to apply gentle heat to your moon rocks. You want them smoldering, and if you apply too much heat too quickly, they’re likely to catch on fire. Think of it like starting a campfire – a whole lot of hot fire right away looks cool, but it won’t get you anywhere in the long run.

5. Inhale With Low Heat

Once your bowl begins to burn, slowly start inhaling. Make sure to pace yourself, it’s easy to get too high too fast with these!

6. Exhale (and Cough!)

Hold the smoke in your lungs for a few seconds, then exhale. If this is your first time experimenting with moon rocks, you’re more than likely to cough (a lot). That’s ok, it’s all part of the process! Gather yourself, and get ready for another hit.

How Strong Are Moon Rocks?

Before you learn how to smoke moon rocks, it’s important to fully understand their power. To put it bluntly (no pun intended), moon rocks are very strong. Scientifically speaking, regular cannabis averages out at about 20% THC concentration. Your average moon rocks contain around 50% THC. In other words, one hit of moon rocks is about as strong as two and a half hits of regular weed. When you start puffing and passing, that adds up quick.

Why Should You Smoke Moon Rocks?

Moon rocks are great for those looking for a truly next-level cannabis experience. Sources describe moon rocks as a “slow-burn” experience. It’ll start in your head, then slowly work its way down your entire body, until you’re wrapped in a warm, kush-y blanket. This effect can last anywhere from a few hours to the entire day, depending on your tolerance and how much you smoke.

The Benefits of Smoking Moon Rocks

The main benefit of smoking moon rocks is just how strong they are – one hit can have you zooted for hours. This makes for a very efficient smoking experience. 

If you’re sharing your moon rocks with others (as good friends always do), chances are one good bowl will get you all where you need to be. No need to keep clearing and repacking your pipe! For years, your friends will talk about that perfect bowl: the one bowl to rule them all.

Many people also claim that the high from moon rocks is different from a regular weed high – it’s an intense, full-body experience that lasts for hours.

The Downfalls of Smoking Moon Rocks

Moon rocks’ main benefit is also their biggest drawback – their sheer power. While getting so high that you forget you have eyebrows can be lots of fun, it’s not always what you want. If you need a quick afternoon smoke sesh before having dinner with your family, moon rocks probably aren’t the best option. 

Moon rocks are kind of like Jäger bombs – they can be a ton of fun, but you probably don’t want to slam three of them before meeting your girlfriend’s parents for the first time.

How Do You Break Up a Moon Rock To Smoke? (No, Not With a Pickaxe!)

Something that makes moon rocks different from regular weed is their texture: They are truly the stickiest of the icky. Because they’ve been coated in a thick, high-concentration THC oil, you end up with a sticky, gummy nugget of concentrated cannabis. If you try to put one in your grinder, it’ll gum everything up, and make a huge mess. Instead, you’ll want to break up moon rocks with scissors, or just with your fingers. You’ll end up with bigger chunks in your bowl, but it’s much better than the alternative.

So, What's the Best Way To Smoke Moon Rocks?

You may think you can just grind up some moon rocks and wrap them in a blunt. That may work, but you’re better off learning exactly how to smoke moon rocks before attempting to light them up – you’ll have a much more comfortable experience. 

If you try to roll a joint or pack a bowl of pure moon rocks, you’re gonna have a bad time. Not only will it get you way too high, but because moon rocks are usually broken up into chunks, rather than ground up, it’s not going to light evenly. It’s much better to add a chunk or two of moon rock into a bowl of regular weed.

Use Glassware To Smoke Moon Rocks

You’ll need to apply low, sustained heat to really get your moon rock going. Because of this, a joint or a blunt likely isn’t the way to go. With moon rocks, glass is king. A pipe, bubbler or bong will serve you much better than rolling papers or an empty swisher wrapper.

Add Some Flower, Make A Bouquet! 

As mentioned above, your best bet is to add a good-sized chunk or two of moon rock on top of a bowl of regular flower. If you apply sustained heat to your space nug, it will light the rest of the weed below, through osmosis or something. This will get you the even, smooth burn you need to get you and your friends all high out of your minds.

A Word of Caution About Moon Rocks (They're Potent!)

Perhaps the most important part of learning how to smoke moon rocks is this: respect their power. This isn’t your everyday, run-of-the-mill cannabis: moon rocks pack a powerful punch, and if you’re not careful, they’ll knock you right out.

If you’re new to moon rocks, even if you’re a veteran stoner, go slow. Remember, it’s not a race! Take smaller hits than usual, and give it a few minutes between rounds. THC can take time to fully kick in, and once you smoke it, you can’t unsmoke it.

Rolling Moon Rocks - For the Joint Enthusiasts

As we mentioned before, moon rocks are easiest to smoke out of a glass piece, like a bong, bubbler, or pipe. However, if you’re a dedicated joint or blunt smoker, it is possible to learn how to smoke moon rocks rolled in paper.

• Make sure to break your moon rocks into small pieces, even smaller than you’d need to smoke them from a piece.

• Mix the moon rocks together with regular ground bud inside the roll. This is the key to getting the rocks to burn evenly. 50/50 is probably the biggest rock to weed ratio you can get, while still ending up with something smokable.

• Make sure to fully mix your weed and moon rocks. This isn’t a Chipotle burrito, the rocks need to be well-incorporated.

• Apply low, even heat to the tip of the joint. Take your time lighting up, you want a good, even burn, not a THC torch.

Sun Rocks - A Trip to the Stars

If you thought moon rocks couldn’t get any crazier: think again. Moon rocks have an even wilder cousin called sun rocks, which are somehow even stronger. And if you know how to smoke moon rocks, you can smoke sun rocks, too (but be careful)!

While moon rocks are dipped in oil and coated in kief, sun rocks skip the kief altogether – they don’t need it. Instead, they are absolutely drenched in oily concentrate. Sun rocks don’t share the same distinct appearance that make moon rocks so iconic, but they’re all about business. While moon rocks run around 50% THC, sun rocks can contain up to 80% THC. Now you’re really playing with fire.

If moon rocks “rock” your world, sun rocks will absolutely destroy it – think Deep Impact, minus Robert Duvall.

Some Safety Tips About Moon Rocks

Remember, kids, safety is everything. Make sure you follow these steps to ensure a top-notch moon rock experience!

Hydrate

Staying hydrated is always important, but especially when smoking moon rocks. Cannabis has a tendency to cause dry mouth, so make sure you’re all watered up before beginning your smoke session, and keep a glass of water handy throughout.

Go Slow

Seriously, take your time. Especially if you’re just learning how to smoke moonrocks, take smaller hits than you’re used to, and let the high build up gradually. With something as strong as moon rocks, it’s easy to way over-do it and end up absolutely blasted. You can always smoke more if you feel so inclined, but once you take one big hit too many, there’s no going back.

Be In a Comfortable Environment

When smoking moon rocks, you’re very likely going to be super, super high. So, make sure you have everything you need before you start. That means water, snacks, the remote, a blanket, really anything you need to be comfortable once you’re stoned. Getting up to grab those things will seem like a herculean task once you’re one or two moon rocks deep.

Additionally, some people tend to experience anxiety when getting blazed, especially with something this strong. A loud, uncomfortable, or stressful environment can intensify that feeling. Put on some chill music, keep the conversations light and easy, and if you have a friend that always makes things weird and uncomfortable, consider not inviting them to this particular session.

Do not operate heavy machinery while on moon rocks. That means don’t smoke and drive, but if you have a forklift in your backyard, don’t use that either.

How To Make Your Own Moon Rocks

It’s easy enough to learn how to smoke moon rocks, but it’s just as easy to learn how to make them! Making your own moon rocks at home is very simple, as long as you have the right ingredients! If you have a pirate’s stash of kief saved up, it can be a great way to use it up.

What You'll Need To Make Moon Rocks

You’ll only need a few ingredients, and just like that you’ll be a certified weed-scientist, creating incredible concoctions in your lab (or more likely, on your coffee table).

1. Dense nugs of cannabis

2. THC concentrate or hash oil

3. Kief (and lots of it!)

Step-By-Step Guide

Follow these steps for guaranteed moon rock magic!

1. Prepare Your Nug

Make sure your nug of weed is dense. You’ll want a good, strong nug of a potent strain to make the best moon rocks possible.

2. Cover Your Bud In Concentrate

You can accomplish this one of two ways. Either use a dropper to place droplets of oil all over your nug, or for stronger moon rock, roll your nug in the oil. Make sure not to let it soak too long, otherwise, you’ll end up with sun rocks!

3. Roll Your Nug In Kief

You’ll need a good amount of kief saved up for this step. We recommend you transfer the kief to a plate, or a piece of paper before rolling. If you try to roll your oily nug around in your grinder, you’ll end up with a sticky mess.

4. Let Your Moon Rock Dry

This step is important. You’ll need to let the oil soak into the nug and dry. If you try to smoke your moon rock before it’s completely dry, it will likely be too wet to light properly. Depending on the size of your nug and how much oil you used, this step can take anywhere from a few hours to several days.

5. Smoke It Up!

You’re ready to light up! Follow the steps listed earlier for the best moon rock experience possible.

How To Smoke Moon Rocks - Final Thoughts

Now that you know how to smoke moon rocks, you’ll be an unstoppable force of weedliness and dankery. Make sure to follow our advice on how to have the best moon rock experience possible, and you’ll be couch-locked in no time, wondering if the earth really is flat.