| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌑 | New Moon | Symbolizes the new moon phase and darkness. | Symbols | U+1F311 | :new_moon: |
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Meaning
The 🌑 emoji depicts the new moon phase, representing darkness or a fresh start. It often conveys themes of night, mystery, or the beginning of a cycle.
Common Uses
- Discussing lunar phases or astronomy.
- Symbolizing new beginnings or fresh starts.
- Indicating nighttime or darkness in conversation.
- Used in contexts related to mystery or the unknown.
- Decorative use in messages about space or celestial topics.
Examples
🌑 Let's start fresh 🌑 Moon phases 🌒🌓🌑
Related Emojis
- 🌕 Full Moon: shows the fully illuminated moon, opposite of new moon.
- 🌗 Last Quarter Moon: half moon phase following full moon.
- 🌙 Crescent Moon: represents a visible crescent phase, often used for night.
- 🌚 New Moon Face: new moon with a face, adding a playful or mysterious tone.
Technical Notes
The new moon emoji uses codepoint U+1F311, introduced around Unicode 6.0. Appearance varies slightly across platforms, but it always depicts a solid black circle or dark disc. It is part of the Symbols group.
FAQ
What does the 🌑 emoji mean? It represents the new moon phase and symbolizes darkness or new beginnings.
How is the 🌑 emoji used? Common in discussions about lunar phases, night, or fresh starts in text.
Does the meaning of the 🌑 emoji change by context? Yes, it shifts between literal moon phases and symbolic ideas like beginnings or mystery.