Emoji 1
waning crescent moon
Also known as crescent, moon, space, waning
A partially visible crescent-shaped moon that is gradually shrinking in size.
Meaning
The 🌘 emoji depicts a waning crescent moon, a phase where the moon appears as a thin, curved sliver. It often symbolizes darkness, night, mysticism, or the passage of time. In some cultures, it also carries spiritual connotations related to transformation and letting go.
Unicode name
waning crescent moon
Platform designs
Apple
The Apple version of this emoji features a dark blue crescent with a faint white outline, surrounded by a dark background.
Google
The Google emoji shows a black crescent shape against a transparent background, with a slightly softer appearance than Apple's design.
Twitter
On Twitter, the emoji is rendered as a slender, dark blue crescent moon with a subtle glow along its edges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which category does 🌘 waning crescent moon belong to?
🌘 waning crescent moon belongs to the travel & places category, which contains 221 emojis.
Which Unicode version added 🌘 waning crescent moon?
🌘 waning crescent moon was added in Emoji 1. Its codepoint is U+1F318, made up of 1 code points.
