πŸŒ“ First Quarter Moon emoji meaning

πŸŒ“ means a half moon. People use it for the night sky, for being halfway through something, or for a balance of light and dark. Apple's artwork shows a moon with the left half dark blue and the right half lit yellow with craters.

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What πŸŒ“ means

The tone is neutral. Most people send πŸŒ“ because they want a half moon and do not mind which phase it is. It works for "halfway there" messages and for the idea of two sides, like a calm side and a dark side. In moon-phase rows, it marks the first quarter, about a week after the new moon. This is the Northern Hemisphere view.

πŸŒ“ How people use it

  • Showing a half moon in the sky
  • Saying you are halfway done
  • Showing two sides of a mood or personality
  • Moon-phase posts

Example messages

halfway through exams πŸŒ“

half moon tonight, go look πŸŒ“

I have two sides and you only met one πŸŒ“

week 2 done πŸŒ“ two more to go

Common πŸŒ“ combinations

  • πŸŒ‘πŸŒ’πŸŒ“πŸŒ”πŸŒ•πŸŒ–πŸŒ—πŸŒ˜The full cycle of moon phases

πŸŒ“ vs similar emojis

πŸŒ“ vs πŸŒ—πŸŒ— is lit on the left and shows the last quarter, while πŸŒ“ is lit on the right and shows the first quarter.
πŸŒ“ vs πŸŒ›πŸŒ› is a first quarter moon with a face and feels more playful, while πŸŒ“ is a plain realistic moon.

Emoji details

Namefirst quarter moon
CodepointsU+1F313
CategoryTravel & Places
Keywordsfirst, moon, quarter, space

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FAQ

What does the πŸŒ“ first quarter moon emoji mean?

πŸŒ“ means a half moon. People use it for the night sky, for being halfway through something, or for a balance of light and dark. Apple's artwork shows a moon with the left half dark blue and the right half lit yellow with craters.

What is the difference between πŸŒ“ and πŸŒ—?

Both are half moons. πŸŒ“ has its right side lit and comes before the full moon, while πŸŒ— has its left side lit and comes after it.

Which emoji is the half moon?

Both πŸŒ“ and πŸŒ— show a half moon. Most people pick either one, and the meaning in chat is the same.

Are the backgrounds transparent?

Yes, every PNG has a transparent background.