| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌒 | Waxing Crescent Moon | Represents the early lunar phase symbolizing growth and new beginnings. | Miscellaneous Symbols | U+1F312 | :waxing_crescent_moon: |
Meaning
The 🌒 emoji depicts the waxing crescent phase of the moon, where a small sliver of the moon is illuminated on the right side. It symbolizes growth, transition, and new beginnings in lunar cycles.
Common Uses
- Representing phases of the moon or nighttime.
- Symbolizing new starts or progress.
- Used in astrology or spiritual discussions.
- Enhancing messages about nature or astronomy.
Examples
Good night! 🌒Feeling hopeful and ready for change 🌒Tracking moon phases: new moon 🌑, waxing crescent 🌒
Related Emojis
- 🌑 New Moon: Represents the start of the lunar cycle with no visible illumination.
- 🌓 First Quarter Moon: Half the moon is illuminated, marking mid waxing.
- 🌔 Waxing Gibbous Moon: More than half illuminated, approaching full moon.
- 🌕 Full Moon: Entire moon visible, symbolizing completion.
Technical Notes
Unicode codepoint U+1F312, added around Unicode 6.0 (~2010). Appearance varies slightly across platforms but consistently shows a crescent illuminated on the right. This emoji does not support skin tone variations.
FAQ
What does the 🌒 emoji mean?
This emoji represents the waxing crescent phase of the moon, symbolizing growth and beginnings.
How is the 🌒 emoji used?
It is used to denote moon phases, nighttime, or new starts in conversations.
Does the meaning of the 🌒 emoji change by context?
Its core meaning remains lunar phase-related but can symbolize progress or change depending on context.