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🌘 Waning Crescent Moon Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
The last whisper of moonlight before the new moon resets everything. This slender crescent is barely there — blink and you might miss it in the sky. Symbolic of endings, letting go, and the quiet moment before a fresh start.
When to Use
Use for late lunar phases, endings, quiet reflection, new moon anticipation, or astronomy.
Example Usage
- “Waning crescent tonight 🌘”
- “Almost new moon 🌘”
- “Final moon phase 🌘”
Popular Combinations
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Approaching new moon
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Reflective moon phase
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Dark sky crescent
How Waning Crescent Moon looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 🌘 mean in a text message?▼
The last whisper of moonlight before the new moon resets everything. This slender crescent is barely there — blink and you might miss it in the sky. Symbolic of endings, letting go, and the quiet moment before a fresh start. Use for late lunar phases, endings, quiet reflection, new moon anticipation, or astronomy. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
Can I use 🌘 in social media bios?▼
Travel and location emoji are popular in bios, especially on Instagram and Twitter. Use Waning Crescent Moon to show where you're from, where you've traveled, or your dream destinations. They render correctly across all major platforms.
How do I type 🌘 with a keyboard shortcut?▼
On Windows, press Win + . (period) to open the emoji picker and search. On Mac, press Ctrl + Cmd + Space. On iPhone, switch to the emoji keyboard. On Android, tap the smiley icon on your keyboard. You can also copy it directly from this page.
What is the shortcode for 🌘?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:waning_crescent_moon:` to insert the Waning Crescent Moon emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f318
Category
Travel & Places
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:waning_crescent_moon:Keywords
naturetwilightplanetspacenighteveningsleep
When to Use 🌘 Waning Crescent Moon
Use for late lunar phases, endings, quiet reflection, new moon anticipation, or astronomy.
- •Send 🌘 when you want to express or reference "waning crescent moon" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🌘 in conversations about nature or twilight to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🌘 Waning Crescent Moon on social media posts, stories, or comments related to waning crescent moon
- •Combine 🌘 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about nature, twilight, planet
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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