last quarter moon face
Unicode: 1F31C
Description
A dark blue or purple full moon with a smiling, often mischievous, or slightly sinister face, with closed or half-closed eyes and a subtle grin.
Group:
Travel & Places > sky & weather
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents mystery, night, a watchful presence, sometimes a creepy or unsettling feeling, or a whimsical and playful mood despite its dark appearance. Can also signify a significant or 'super' moon.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010) as 'New Moon with Face'. It's part of a series of moon phase emojis, distinguished by its facial expression which gives it a distinct personality. Its 'sinister' look is often a playful interpretation of its design.
Usage Examples
- Indicating late night or night activities: 'Still up working. 🌃🌚'
- Suggesting mystery or secret: 'Something's brewing... 🌚'
- Humorous or a bit 'creepy' vibe: 'He's watching you... 🌚'
- Referencing a significant moon event: 'Supermoon tonight! 🌚'
- Playfully expressing a sly or mischievous thought: 'I know what you did... 🌚'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often used for night time, mystery, supernatural themes (e.g., Halloween), or a sly/mischievous expression. Less common for romance.
East Asian culture:
Can also represent the moon goddess, moon festivals (like Mid-Autumn Festival), or simply the night with a hint of playfulness. Sometimes used humorously.