crescent moon Emoji
The crescent moon symbol 🌙 represents nighttime, calm, and the transition from day to night.
U+1F319
🌙 is the Unicode character named CRESCENT MOON (U+1F319). It’s commonly used in messages and designs to suggest nightfall, mood, or evening themes.
crescent moon Emoji Meaning
The crescent moon symbol 🌙 typically conveys “nighttime” or “evening” in a simple, visual way. Because it resembles the early or late phase of the moon, it’s often used to hint at timing (e.g., bedtime, good night, or after-hours) and a calm, quiet atmosphere. In design and writing, it can also serve as a gentle decorative element for seasonal or night-themed content, such as astronomy posts, sleep or wellness campaigns, or dark-mode interfaces. Like many emoji, it can be used casually to set tone—without needing any specific cultural or religious context.
Common uses
- •Sign-off or greeting: “Good night” messages and bedtime reminders
- •Night-themed posts: captions for evening events or nighttime scenery
- •UI and branding accents: dark mode, night mode, or sleep/relaxation sections
- •Weather/time context: indicating evening or low-light periods in text
- •Design decoration: adding a subtle celestial icon to posters and graphics
Examples
🌙 Crescent Moon Symbol
- 🌙Good night 🌙
- 🌙See you at 8 PM 🌙
- 🌙Switching to night mode 🌙
- 🌙Night walk tonight 🌙
- 🌙Rest is ready 🌙
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1F319 | |
| HTML Entity | 🌙 | |
| HTML Code | 🌙 | |
| CSS | \1F319 | |
| Decimal | 127769 |
How to type crescent moon Emoji (🌙)
On Windows
In Word, type 1F319 then press Alt + X. Or open the emoji picker with Windows key + period.
On Mac
Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer and search for the character.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1f319, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy 🌙 with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the crescent moon emoji mean?
The crescent moon symbol 🌙 typically conveys “nighttime” or “evening” in a simple, visual way. Because it resembles the early or late phase of the moon, it’s often used to hint at timing (e.g., bedtime, good night, or after-hours) and a calm, quiet atmosphere. In design and writing, it can also serve as a gentle decorative element for seasonal or night-themed content, such as astronomy posts, sleep or wellness campaigns, or dark-mode interfaces. Like many emoji, it can be used casually to set tone—without needing any specific cultural or religious context.
What is the official Unicode name and code point for 🌙?
The Unicode name is “CRESCENT MOON” and the code point is U+1F319.
How do I copy the symbol 🌙?
Copy the character directly (🌙) from this page. You can also use the HTML entity: 🌙.
What are the developer escape codes for 🌙?
CSS escape: \1F319 and JavaScript escape: \u{1F319}.
Does 🌙 have a single, fixed meaning?
No. It most commonly suggests nighttime or evening mood, but it can also function as a decorative celestial icon depending on context.