U+1F319 • Travel & Places
Crescent Moon Emoji
Meaning
A crescent moon, as in its waxing crescent phase. Depicts the moon as a thin, golden crescent, curving to the right and not displaying the remaining outline of the moon.
May be used for the moon more generally and saying good night. May be used in association with ☪️ Star and Crescent, a popular but unofficial symbol of Islam.
As of March 2019, sending this emoji over Facebook Messenger activates dark mode.
See also 🌒 Waxing Crescent Moon.
Google’s moon once resembled a waning crescent moon, Twitter and Facebook's moons were previously silver.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F319 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | crescent moon |
| Shortcode | :crescent-moon: |
| Category | Travel & Places |
| Subcategory | sky & weather |
| Version | E0.6 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🌙 Crescent Moon emoji mean?
A crescent moon, as in its waxing crescent phase. Depicts the moon as a thin, golden crescent, curving to the right and not displaying the remaining outline of the moon. May be used for the moon more generally and saying good night. May be used in association with ☪️ Star and Crescent, a popular but unofficial symbol of Islam. As of March 2019, sending this emoji over Facebook Messenger activates dark mode. See also 🌒 Waxing Crescent Moon. Google’s moon once resembled a waning crescent moon, Twitter and Facebook's moons were previously silver.
How do I copy the 🌙 emoji?
Click the "Copy Emoji" button on this page, or select the emoji (🌙) and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).
What is the Unicode for Crescent Moon?
The Unicode for the Crescent Moon emoji is U+1F319.
On which platforms can I use the 🌙 emoji?
You can use the Crescent Moon emoji on all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and all social media apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
How to Use the Crescent Moon Emoji
In Text Messages
"That was hilarious 🌙"
"I'm so relieved 🌙"
Perfect for expressing relief, nervous laughter, or awkward situations.
On Social Media
Captions: "When you barely make it on time 🌙"
Comments: "This is literally me 🌙"
Great for relatable content and reactions.
Professional Use
Emails: Use sparingly for lightening the tone
Slack/Teams: "Finally fixed that bug 🌙"
Adds personality to workplace communication.
Creative Combinations
🌙💦 (emphasized relief)
🌙😅 (double relief)
Combine with other emojis for unique expressions.
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