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🌓 First Quarter Moon Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Half light, half dark — the moon at its most symmetrically dramatic. Called "first quarter" because it's one-quarter through the lunar cycle, not because it's half-full (naming is confusing, blame astronomers). Moon phase apps use this one a lot.
When to Use
Use for lunar phases, astronomy, nighttime aesthetics, balance metaphors, or moon cycles.
Example Usage
- “First quarter moon tonight 🌓”
- “Half moon phase 🌓”
- “Lunar cycle tracking 🌓”
Popular Combinations
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Moon phases
🌓⚖️
Balance and duality
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Moon watching
How First Quarter 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 🌓 mean in a text message?▼
Half light, half dark — the moon at its most symmetrically dramatic. Called "first quarter" because it's one-quarter through the lunar cycle, not because it's half-full (naming is confusing, blame astronomers). Moon phase apps use this one a lot. Use for lunar phases, astronomy, nighttime aesthetics, balance metaphors, or moon cycles. 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 First Quarter 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 `:first_quarter_moon:` to insert the First Quarter Moon emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f313
Category
Travel & Places
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:first_quarter_moon:Keywords
naturetwilightplanetspacenighteveningsleep
When to Use 🌓 First Quarter Moon
Use for lunar phases, astronomy, nighttime aesthetics, balance metaphors, or moon cycles.
- •Send 🌓 when you want to express or reference "first quarter moon" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🌓 in conversations about nature or twilight to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🌓 First Quarter Moon on social media posts, stories, or comments related to first quarter moon
- •Combine 🌓 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about nature, twilight, planet
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
Ctrl + ⌘ + SpacePeople Also Search For
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