Meaning
The ๐ 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! ๐
The first quarter moon rises tonight ๐
Feeling mystical ๐โจ
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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 ๐ emoji mean?
The emoji represents the first quarter moon with a human face, symbolizing nighttime, lunar phases, and mysticism.
How is the ๐ emoji used?
It is commonly used to indicate night, moon phases, sleep, astrology, or to add a mystical vibe.
Does the meaning of the ๐ 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.
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