Last Quarter Moon Symbol
The ☾ symbol represents the last quarter moon phase.
U+263E
☾ is the Unicode character named “LAST QUARTER MOON.” It’s often used to show a lunar phase in writing, design, and UI elements. Below you’ll find meaning, common uses, and copy-ready alternatives.
Last Quarter Moon Symbol Meaning
☾ (Unicode name: LAST QUARTER MOON, code point U+263E) depicts the last quarter phase of the moon. In everyday use, it’s mainly a visual cue for “late lunar phase” or a night-sky theme. Designers and content creators use it to add atmosphere to posts, icons, and headers without needing an image. It can also help label calendars or schedules that reference moon phases. Because it’s a standard Unicode symbol, it works in many fonts and systems, making it convenient for quick, consistent typography.
Common uses
- •Moon-phase callouts in calendars or planners
- •Night-sky themed UI labels and status indicators
- •Decorative separators or accents in blog headers
- •Astronomy or astronomy-learning post graphics (as a lightweight icon)
- •Social media captions referencing a lunar phase
Examples
☾ Last Quarter Moon Symbol
- ☾Next up: ☾ last quarter this week.
- ☾Sky tonight: clear stars and ☾.
- ☾Festival update: ☾ phase day activities.
- ☾Reminder—check tides with ☾ in mind.
- ☾Trail log: ☾ was visible at dusk.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+263E | |
| HTML Entity | ☾ | |
| HTML Code | ☾ | |
| CSS | \263E | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9790 | |
| Decimal | 9790 |
How to type Last Quarter Moon Symbol (☾)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9790 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 263E then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 263E. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 263e, 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 Last Quarter Moon symbol mean?
☾ (Unicode name: LAST QUARTER MOON, code point U+263E) depicts the last quarter phase of the moon. In everyday use, it’s mainly a visual cue for “late lunar phase” or a night-sky theme. Designers and content creators use it to add atmosphere to posts, icons, and headers without needing an image. It can also help label calendars or schedules that reference moon phases. Because it’s a standard Unicode symbol, it works in many fonts and systems, making it convenient for quick, consistent typography.
What Unicode character is ☾?
☾ is the Unicode character with name “LAST QUARTER MOON” and code point U+263E.
How do I copy the symbol ☾ from this page?
Select and copy the character directly (☾), or use the copy variations listed on the page.
Can ☾ be used in web or app text?
Yes. It’s a standard Unicode symbol. You can also use its code representations (HTML entity, CSS escape, or JavaScript escape) when needed.
Does ☾ always mean the same thing?
Most commonly it indicates the moon’s last quarter phase or a night-sky/lunar theme. Context (calendar, astronomy text, design) usually clarifies the intent.