waxing gibbous moon Emoji
The waxing gibbous moon emoji (🌔) shows a nearly full moon that is increasing in brightness.
U+1F314
The 🌔 emoji is named the Waxing Gibbous Moon (Unicode U+1F314). It’s a simple way to show “late in the moon cycle” or a bright, growing moon in text and design.
waxing gibbous moon Emoji Meaning
🌔 (WAXING GIBBOUS MOON, U+1F314) represents a moon phase that is between first quarter and full moon—specifically a growing, brighter moon. In everyday communication, it’s often used to set a nighttime or sky-themed mood, suggest clear or prominent moonlight, or indicate that something is “building toward fullness” (such as an event coming soon). For creatives, it can add a visual cue for astronomy content, seasonal or weather-themed posts, or compositions featuring lunar imagery. Because it’s a standard Unicode emoji, it’s widely usable across platforms that support it.
Common uses
- •Add a moon/sky visual to weather updates or night-time posts
- •Enhance astronomy, nature, or “moon phase” educational content
- •Set a nighttime mood in invitations, flyers, or event announcements
- •Illustrate a timeline or “growing toward full” theme in writing and design
- •Tag or label content related to lunar viewing or photography
Examples
🌔 Waxing Gibbous Moon Symbol
- 🌔Moon update: 🌔 tonight looks bright!
- 🌔We’re almost there—like a 🌔 heading toward full.
- 🌔Astronomy lesson: waxing gibbous (🌔) phase markers.
- 🌔Late evening walk under a 🌔 glow.
- 🌔Capture the sky: 🌔 is perfect for moonwatching.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1F314 | |
| HTML Entity | 🌔 | |
| HTML Code | 🌔 | |
| CSS | \1F314 | |
| Decimal | 127764 |
How to type waxing gibbous moon Emoji (🌔)
On Windows
In Word, type 1F314 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 1f314, 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 is the Unicode name of 🌔?
The Unicode name is “WAXING GIBBOUS MOON.”
What is the Unicode code point for the waxing gibbous moon emoji?
The code point is U+1F314.
How do I copy 🌔 in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: 🌔
What does the waxing gibbous moon generally indicate?
It commonly suggests a late, bright part of the moon cycle—often used for nighttime or “building toward something full” themes.