Once In A Blue Moon in Morse Code

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Letter breakdown

O
N ·
C ··
E ·
I ··
N ·
A ·
B ···
L ···
U ··
E ·
M
O
O
N ·

Quick facts

Total symbols
38 (18 dits + 20 dahs)
Transmission time
~14.7s at 12 WPM · ~8.8s at 20 WPM
Longest letter
O (---) · 11 units
Rare letters
Common alphabet only
Rhythm
balanced between dits and dahs
Words
5
Starts with O (---) More words starting with O

Visual Morse Code

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O ---
N -.
C -.-.
E .
I ..
N -.
A .-
B -...
L .-..
U ..-
E .
M --
O ---
O ---
N -.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is "once in a blue moon" in Morse code?

"once in a blue moon" in Morse code is written as: --- -. -.-. . .. -. .- -... .-.. ..- . -- --- --- -.. Each letter is separated by a space, and each letter maps to a unique combination of dots and dashes.

How do you send "once in a blue moon" in Morse code?

To send "once in a blue moon" in Morse code, transmit each letter's pattern with a short pause between letters. A dot is a short signal, and a dash is three times longer.

Can I hear "once in a blue moon" in Morse code?

Yes! Use the audio player above to listen to "once in a blue moon" in Morse code. You can also use our Tools page to generate CW audio at custom speeds and pitch.

Can "once in a blue moon" be used in emergency Morse signaling?

Any word can be transmitted in Morse code for signaling, including "once in a blue moon" (--- -. -.-. . .. -. .- -... .-.. ..- . -- --- --- -.). For real emergencies, however, the universal distress signal is SOS (···---···), which is recognized worldwide regardless of language.

Words in this phrase

Blue Moon

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