first quarter moon face
Unicode: 1F31B
Description
A yellow crescent moon and stars, often depicted against a dark blue or black background, though the background isn't part of the emoji itself.
Group:
Travel & Places > sky & weather
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents night, sleep, dreams, magic, mystery, and peace. Can also be associated with celestial events, astrology, or goodnight wishes.
Backstory
This emoji, often referred to as the 'crescent moon with face' or 'man in the moon' emoji, was approved as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015. Its depiction of a moon with a human-like face is a common motif in various cultures' folklore and mythology, representing the 'man in the moon.'
Usage Examples
- Wishing goodnight: "Goodnight everyone! 😴🌙"
- Talking about dreams: "Had the wildest dream last night 🌙✨"
- Referring to nighttime: "The city lights at night are beautiful 🌃🌙"
- About tranquility: "Finding peace under the moonlight 🧘♀️🌙"
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used for nighttime, goodnight greetings, dreams, or a sense of peace/calmness.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, often used for night scenes, sleep, wishes, or sometimes for whimsical or magical contexts.