waning crescent moon
Unicode: 1F318
Description
A full moon emoji, depicted as a circular disc, often light gray or yellow, showing craters and other surface details.
Group:
Travel & Places > sky & weather
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Represents the full moon phase, often associated with night, time, magic, mystery, or the end of a lunar cycle. Can evoke feelings of wonder, peace, or even sometimes a sense of eerie calm.
Backstory
The Full Moon emoji (🌕) was approved as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015. It is part of a set of moon phase emojis, representing the different stages of the moon's illumination. Its design generally reflects the scientific appearance of the moon.
Usage Examples
- Describing the night sky: 'Beautiful full moon tonight! 🌕'
- Referring to lunar events: 'Full moon party this weekend! 🌕'
- Symbolizing completion: 'The project is finally complete, full moon moment! 🌕'
- Setting a mood: 'A peaceful night under the full moon. 🌕'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often linked with folklore, werewolves, romantic nights, or specific events like harvest moons. Can also represent completeness or a peak moment.
East Asian culture:
Significant in many festivals like the Mid-Autumn Festival, symbolizing family reunion, completeness, and prosperity. Often associated with beauty and poetry.