waxing crescent moon
Unicode: 1F312
Description
A crescent moon, typically shown facing right, with a small, gentle smile and closed eyes, giving it a peaceful or sleepy appearance.
Group:
Travel & Places > sky & weather
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Often used to express peacefulness, sleepiness, dreams, or a nighttime atmosphere. Can also convey a sense of calm, love for the moon, or a playful, gentle mood.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). It represents the moon in its crescent phase, often depicted with anthropomorphic features (face) to convey a sense of personality, making it distinct from more literal moon symbols.
Usage Examples
- Wishing someone goodnight: 'Goodnight! Hope you have sweet dreams 🌛'
- Talking about sleep: 'So sleepy after that long day 🌛'
- Describing a peaceful night: 'What a beautiful and calm evening 🌛'
- Referring to dreams: 'Dreaming of a vacation 🌛'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly associated with bedtime, goodnight messages, dreams, or a serene night sky. Sometimes used whimsically.
East Asian culture:
Similar associations with night and dreams; can also be linked to traditional folklore or celebrations related to the moon.