U+1F318 • Travel & Places
Waning Crescent Moon Emoji
Meaning
A waning crescent moon (appearing to become smaller), the last of the phases of the moon. Depicts the moon as a cratered disc, its left side illuminated in a thin, golden or silver crescent, its remainder dark.
May be used to represent the moon more generally, nighttime, outer space, and astronomy. May also be used to convey enchanting or eerie feelings.
In July 2023 this emoji trended on Emojipedia. This is likely due to it being required to complete developer Neal Agarwal’s viral hit The Password Game.
See also 🌙 Crescent Moon. Not to be confused with 🌒 Waxing Crescent Moon, though their applications may overlap. Used as part of the Moon Emoji Creep meme.
Samsung’s design once resembled a full moon with stars and previously displayed as a waning crescent moon in a night sky with stars.
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Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F318 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | waning crescent moon |
| Shortcode | :waning-crescent-moon: |
| Category | Travel & Places |
| Subcategory | sky & weather |
| Version | E1.0 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🌘 Waning Crescent Moon emoji mean?
A waning crescent moon (appearing to become smaller), the last of the phases of the moon. Depicts the moon as a cratered disc, its left side illuminated in a thin, golden or silver crescent, its remainder dark. May be used to represent the moon more generally, nighttime, outer space, and astronomy. May also be used to convey enchanting or eerie feelings. In July 2023 this emoji trended on Emojipedia. This is likely due to it being required to complete developer Neal Agarwal’s viral hit The Password Game. See also 🌙 Crescent Moon. Not to be confused with 🌒 Waxing Crescent Moon, though their applications may overlap. Used as part of the Moon Emoji Creep meme. Samsung’s design once resembled a full moon with stars and previously displayed as a waning crescent moon in a night sky with stars.
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 Waning Crescent Moon?
The Unicode for the Waning Crescent Moon emoji is U+1F318.
On which platforms can I use the 🌘 emoji?
You can use the Waning 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 Waning 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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