Technical Details
Name
Waxing Crescent Moon Symbol
Short Name
:waxing_crescent_moon:
Unicode
U+1F312
Unicode Version
1.0
Release Year
2015
Category
Subcategory
Platform Support
Apple Google Twitter Facebook
Has Skin Tones
No
Platform Renderings
Apple Style
Google Style
Twitter Style
Facebook Style
Emoji Styles
3D Style
Color Style
Flat Style
High Contrast
Keywords
crescentdreamsmoonspacewaxing
SVG Code
<svg width="128" height="128" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <text x="64" y="64" font-size="96" text-anchor="middle" dominant-baseline="middle" font-family="serif" >🌒</text></svg>
Emoji Meaning
Meaning
A crescent moon symbol, depicted as a sliver of a moon with a dark, shaded area representing the night sky. The moon is typically shown in a light or white color, with the shaded area indicating the portion of the moon not illuminated by the sun. This emoji represents the waxing crescent phase of the moon, which occurs when the moon is growing in illumination after the new moon. It is part of a series of moon phase emojis used to indicate different stages of the lunar cycle.
Common Uses
- Indicating the waxing crescent moon phase: 'The moon is currently in the 🌒 phase.'
- Referencing astronomy or lunar events: 'Tonight's sky features a beautiful 🌒.'
- Symbolizing a new beginning or growth: 'Starting a new project under the 🌒.'
Example Sentences
- The astronomy club will be observing the 🌒 tonight at the observatory.
- Remember to check the moon phase before planning your night hike: 🌒 is perfect for visibility.
- Feeling inspired by the 🌒, I decided to start my new fitness routine.
Frequently Asked Questions
The 🌒 meaning: A crescent moon symbol, depicted as a sliver of a moon with a dark, shaded area representing the night sky. The moon is typically shown in a light or white color, with the shaded area indicating the portion of the moon not illuminated by the sun. This emoji represents the waxing crescent phase of the moon, which occurs when the moon is growing in illumination after the new moon. It is part of a series of moon phase emojis used to indicate different stages of the lunar cycle..
You can type ':waxing_crescent_moon:' in most platforms. On Windows, use Windows + . (period). On Mac, use Command + Control + Space.
Copy the emoji easily on any device:1. Find the copy button above this emoji2. Click once to copy to your clipboard3. Works on all platforms - iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac
Free emoji download options:1. Download as PNG image (best for social media)2. Download as SVG vector (best for websites)3. All downloads are free, no registration needed
Available formats:1. SVG format (vector, scalable)2. PNG format (standard image)3. Easy conversion between formats
Usage rights:1. Free for personal use2. Allowed for commercial use3. No attribution required
No, this emoji does not support skin tone modifiers.
No, emojis are standardized characters. While you can create custom images that look like emojis, they can only be sent as images, not as text characters.
Each platform (Apple, Google, etc.) designs their own emoji style while following the Unicode standard:1. View Apple emoji style (iPhone, iPad, Mac)2. Compare Google emoji design (Android)3. Check X (Twitter) and Facebook emoji styleBrowse all platform versions in the preview section above to see their unique designs
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