Someone created a nifty little tool called ASCIIMoon that displays the current phase of the moon using simple ASCII characters—think slashes, backslashes, and dashes arranged to look like a lunar cycle. It’s a charmingly retro way to keep tabs on the moon without fancy graphics, and it’s sparked some fun discussion among tech enthusiasts.

Editor’s Note: In a world of high-def everything, there’s something oddly satisfying about stripping things back to basics. ASCIIMoon is a playful reminder of how creative coding can be, even with the simplest tools. Plus, it’s just cool to glance at your terminal and see how the moon’s doing today.