# Long-Lasting Illuminating Timepieces The NASA Moonglow Watch Has the Ability to Glow All Night By Michael Nieto | Published 2013-12-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nasa-moonglow-watch References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/nasa-developed-moonglow-material-keeps-this-watch-glowi-1484300556) & [technology.topnewstoday.org](http://technology.topnewstoday.org/technology/article/9100390/) The newly developed [NASA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-walker) moonglow watch has the ability to glow all night. The 'moonglow' materials essentially make this custom watch to have a long lasting emitting light. It features a small tritium gas light—a radioactive isotope of hydrogen that gives off a faint glow. The exterior material used is called 'Morta' that's based on carbon fiber. As a new form of [glow in the dark watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ming-3702-minimalist), this timepiece would be essential for those who need to be up at night. It has the perfect lighting with rare materials used that make it extraordinary and out of this world. This [NASA Moonglow watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dsky-moonwatch) is limited to 101 pieces and sells for just over $16,000 as a newly designed mechanism. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Glow-in-the-dark Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new applications for moonglow materials in various industries such as safety gear and outdoor equipment. - **Radioactive Isotope Integration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Find new ways to integrate tritium gas light into different products, such as emergency lighting systems and navigation tools. - **Carbon Fiber Material Innovation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of Morta (carbon fiber-based material) in sectors like automotive manufacturing and aerospace engineering. ### Who This Affects Most - **Watchmaking:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create advanced timepieces with long-lasting glowing capabilities, revolutionizing the watch industry. - **Safety Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop glow-in-the-dark safety equipment like helmets and vests for improved visibility in dark environments. - **Aerospace:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use carbon fiber-based materials to enhance lightweight construction in the aerospace industry, allowing for more fuel-efficient aircraft designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Moondust-Made Minimal Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar1622-watch.md) - [Ocean-Inspired Watch Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-glow.md) - [Meteorite Moon Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perpetual-moon-concept.md) - [Rugged Otherworldly Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-mtg-diffuse-nebula.md) - [Moon Landing-Themed Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-walker.md) - [Playful Astronomy-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-mission-to-earthphase.md) - [Co-Branded Space Travel Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimatic-x-massena-lab-u1spg-nasa-artemis.md) - [Celestial Meteorite-Infused Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulova-lunar-pilot-meteorite.md) - [Nostalgic Space Exploration Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dsky-moonwatch.md)