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Sun Behind Cloud — Google Noto

⛅ partly sunny emoji

The partly sunny emoji ⛅ depicts the sun partly hidden behind a cloud, representing partly cloudy or changing weather. It is used in weather-related messages and discussions of cloudy skies with sunshine. It can also indicate conditions that are neither fully sunny nor fully cloudy.

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Unicode version
6.0
Release year
2010
Unicode sequence
U+26C5
Emoji version
0.6
Artwork
13 available designs
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What does ⛅ mean?

A visual representation of a sun partially obscured by a cloud, typically depicted with a yellow sun and a white cloud. This emoji symbolizes a partly cloudy or overcast sky, often associated with mild weather conditions. It is part of the Travel & Places category, specifically within the sky & weather subcategory.

Common uses

  • Describing weather conditions: 'Today's weather is ⛅, partly cloudy.'
  • Indicating a mild or pleasant day: 'What a lovely ⛅ day for a picnic!'
  • Expressing a balanced or mixed situation: 'Life is ⛅, sometimes sunny, sometimes cloudy.'

In a message

The forecast for tomorrow is ⛅ with a chance of rain.
Let's go for a walk, it's a ⛅ day outside.
My mood today is ⛅, not too happy, not too sad.

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Frequently asked questions

What does ⛅ mean?

A visual representation of a sun partially obscured by a cloud, typically depicted with a yellow sun and a white cloud. This emoji symbolizes a partly cloudy or overcast sky, often associated with mild weather conditions. It is part of the Travel & Places category, specifically within the sky & weather subcategory.

How do I copy Sun Behind Cloud?

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Does Sun Behind Cloud support skin tones?

This entry has no skin-tone variations in the current catalog. Different platform designs are renderings of the same character, not separate emoji.