The Shenkuu Lunar Temple in Neopia offers a unique and engaging daily challenge where players can test their knowledge of Kreludor’s phases based on its astrological position. This guide will walk you through how to participate, calculate the moon’s phase, and what prizes you can earn.

What is the Shenkuu Lunar Temple?

The Shenkuu Lunar Temple in neopets was established during the first Lunar Festival on February 16, 2007. Here, a wise Gnorbu resides, tracking the movements of Kreludor and maintaining the lunar calendar for Shenkuu. Each day, players are presented with a challenge to accurately determine the moon’s phase based on Kreludor’s position relative to Neopia.

Participating in the Challenge

To participate in the Lunar Temple challenge, follow these steps:

1. Access the Puzzle: Navigate to the Shenkuu Lunar Temple and ensure you are on the page that displays the actual puzzle.
2. View Page Source: Right-click on a blank area of the page and select “View Page Source.” Alternatively, you can go to the “View” menu of your browser and choose “View Page Source.” This will display the HTML code of the page.
3. Find the Angle: Use the search function (Ctrl + F or Command + F) to find the term angleKreludor in the code. The number that follows will indicate the angle of Kreludor.For example, you might see a line like this:makefileCopy codeangleNeopia=144&angleKreludor=169&viewID=2 In this case, the angle of Kreludor is 169.

Calculating the Moon Phase

Now that you have the angle measurement, you can determine the phase of Kreludor:

1. Divide the Angle: Take the angle number you found and divide it by 22.5.
2. Round the Result: If the result is a decimal, round to the nearest whole number. For instance, if you get 7.4, round down to 7, but if you get 7.5 or higher, round up to 8.
3. Identify the Phase: Use your rounded number to identify Kreludor’s phase from the following list:
   • 0 or 16: Full Moon
   • 1: Waxing Crescent
   • 2: Waxing Half
   • 3: Waxing Gibbous
   • 4: Full Moon
   • 5: Waning Gibbous
   • 6: Waning Half
   • 7: Waning Crescent
   • 8: New Moon
4. Select Your Answer: Once you know the phase, choose the corresponding option on the Lunar Temple puzzle page.

Rewards

Completing the challenge successfully will earn you a variety of prizes, whether your guess is correct or not:

Correct Guess Rewards

If you guess the phase correctly, you may receive one of the following items:

• Lunar Cape: A stylish accessory
• Lunar Chart: A helpful tool for tracking lunar phases
• Lunar Astrolabe: A unique collectible
• Moon and Stars Background: A decorative background for your Neopets page
• Moon Crunch Cereal: A delicious treat for your pets
• Other lunar-themed items like the Glow-in-the-Dark Moon or Moon Orb.

Consolation Prizes

If your guess is incorrect, you will still receive a consolation prize, which could include:

• Bitten Green Apple: A classic Neopian snack
• Shenkuu Firecrackers: Fun for celebrations
• Neo Crackers: A popular food item
• Shenkuu Lunar Festival Commemorative Guide: A keepsake from the festival
• Other items such as Soggy Old Box or Soothing Stones.

Final Tips

• Daily Participation: The Lunar Temple challenge can only be completed once a day, so be sure to return regularly for your chance to earn prizes.
• Utilize External Tools: Websites like the Jellyneo Item Database and Battlepedia can provide additional insights and resources for optimizing your Lunar Temple experience.
• Check the Community: Engaging with fellow Neopians through forums can help you gather strategies and tips for accurately determining Kreludor’s phase.

By participating in the Shenkuu Lunar Temple challenge, you not only enhance your Neopian experience but also gain valuable items and insights into the celestial mechanics of your favorite virtual world!