| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌛 | First Quarter Moon Face | Represents the first quarter moon with a face, symbolizing nighttime and lunar phases | Symbols | U+1F31B | :first_quarter_moon_face: |
Meaning
The 🌛 emoji depicts the first quarter moon with a human face looking sideways. It symbolizes the lunar phase where half the moon is illuminated, often representing night, calm, or mystical themes.
Common Uses
- Expressing nighttime or evening moods
- Referring to the moon’s phases or astronomy
- Adding a mystical or magical tone
- Decorating messages related to dreams or sleep
- Used in astrology or space-related conversations
Examples
Good night! 🌛
The first quarter moon rises tonight 🌛
Feeling mystical 🌛✨
Related Emojis
- 🌜 Waning Crescent Moon Face: shows a different moon phase facing left.
- 🌙 Crescent Moon: a crescent moon without a face, simpler lunar symbol.
- 🌕 Full Moon: represents the fully illuminated moon phase.
- 🌑 New Moon: the moon phase with no visible illumination.
Technical Notes
Unicode codepoint U+1F31B, added around Unicode 6.0 (~2010). The emoji appears as a yellow moon with a human face looking right. Rendering varies slightly across platforms but retains the same moon phase and expression. There are no skin tone options as this is a celestial body emoji.
FAQ
What does the 🌛 emoji mean?
The emoji represents the first quarter moon with a human face, symbolizing nighttime, lunar phases, and mysticism.
How is the 🌛 emoji used?
It is commonly used to indicate night, moon phases, sleep, astrology, or to add a mystical vibe.
Does the meaning of the 🌛 emoji change by context?
Its core meaning stays the same but can convey moods from calm evenings to magical or dreamy atmospheres depending on context.