U+1F31A • Travel & Places
New Moon Face Emoji
Meaning
A new moon with a smiling face, as the Man in the Moon. Generally depicts the moon as a dark disc with a slightly smiling human face and nose.
See also 🌑 New Moon. May be used to represent the moon more generally. Popularly perceived as creepy, used to throw shade (express disapproval), or convey various suggestive or ironic sentiments.
Apple and WhatsApp’s eyes are looking left, as if giving the side-eye. Facebook face is looking straight ahead, as were previous Samsung designs. Google and Samsung's facial expressions resembles 😏 Smirking Face, Twitter’s 🙂 Slightly Smiling Face.
Google’s face previously evoked Lenny Face, Microsoft’s eyes appeared closed, and Facebook’s face was a simple smiley.
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Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F31A |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | new moon face |
| Shortcode | :new-moon-face: |
| Category | Travel & Places |
| Subcategory | sky & weather |
| Version | E1.0 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🌚 New Moon Face emoji mean?
A new moon with a smiling face, as the Man in the Moon. Generally depicts the moon as a dark disc with a slightly smiling human face and nose. See also 🌑 New Moon. May be used to represent the moon more generally. Popularly perceived as creepy, used to throw shade (express disapproval), or convey various suggestive or ironic sentiments. Apple and WhatsApp’s eyes are looking left, as if giving the side-eye. Facebook face is looking straight ahead, as were previous Samsung designs. Google and Samsung's facial expressions resembles 😏 Smirking Face, Twitter’s 🙂 Slightly Smiling Face. Google’s face previously evoked Lenny Face, Microsoft’s eyes appeared closed, and Facebook’s face was a simple smiley.
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 New Moon Face?
The Unicode for the New Moon Face emoji is U+1F31A.
On which platforms can I use the 🌚 emoji?
You can use the New Moon Face 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 New Moon Face 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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