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๐ waxing crescent moon emoji
The waxing crescent moon emoji ๐ depicts a crescent moon in its waxing phase, representing the moon and space. It is used in contexts related to nighttime scenes, dreams, and lunar themes.
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- Category
- Travel & Places
- Unicode version
- 8.0
- Release year
- 2015
- Unicode sequence
- U+1F312
- Emoji version
- 1.0
What does ๐ mean?
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 ๐ phase.'
- Referencing astronomy or lunar events: 'Tonight's sky features a beautiful ๐.'
- Symbolizing a new beginning or growth: 'Starting a new project under the ๐.'
In a message
The astronomy club will be observing the ๐ tonight at the observatory.
Remember to check the moon phase before planning your night hike: ๐ is perfect for visibility.
Feeling inspired by the ๐, I decided to start my new fitness routine.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ๐ mean?
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.
How do I copy Waxing Crescent Moon Symbol?
Click Copy emoji, then paste it into a message or text field. Use Ctrl+V on Windows or Cmd+V on Mac.
How do I download Waxing Crescent Moon Symbol?
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Does Waxing Crescent Moon Symbol 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.