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🌙 Crescent Moon Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
The crescent moon appears on the flags of multiple nations and is deeply symbolic in Islamic culture. It's also the universal "goodnight" emoji and the go-to for dreamy nighttime posts. That yellow against a dark sky is effortlessly beautiful.
When to Use
Use for nighttime, Islamic holidays, dreams, sleep, romantic evenings, or celestial beauty.
Example Usage
- “Crescent moon rising 🌙”
- “Goodnight 🌙”
- “Ramadan nights 🌙”
Popular Combinations
🌙⭐
Moon and stars
🌙😴
Sleep time
🌙💫
Dreamy night
How Crescent Moon looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 🌙 mean in a text message?▼
The crescent moon appears on the flags of multiple nations and is deeply symbolic in Islamic culture. It's also the universal "goodnight" emoji and the go-to for dreamy nighttime posts. That yellow against a dark sky is effortlessly beautiful. Use for nighttime, Islamic holidays, dreams, sleep, romantic evenings, or celestial beauty. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
Can I use 🌙 in social media bios?▼
Travel and location emoji are popular in bios, especially on Instagram and Twitter. Use Crescent Moon to show where you're from, where you've traveled, or your dream destinations. They render correctly across all major platforms.
How do I type 🌙 with a keyboard shortcut?▼
On Windows, press Win + . (period) to open the emoji picker and search. On Mac, press Ctrl + Cmd + Space. On iPhone, switch to the emoji keyboard. On Android, tap the smiley icon on your keyboard. You can also copy it directly from this page.
What is the shortcode for 🌙?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:crescent_moon:` to insert the Crescent Moon emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f319
Category
Travel & Places
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:crescent_moon:Keywords
nightsleepskyeveningmagic
When to Use 🌙 Crescent Moon
Use for nighttime, Islamic holidays, dreams, sleep, romantic evenings, or celestial beauty.
- •Send 🌙 when you want to express or reference "crescent moon" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🌙 in conversations about night or sleep to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🌙 Crescent Moon on social media posts, stories, or comments related to crescent moon
- •Combine 🌙 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about night, sleep, sky
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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