🌑 New Moon Symbol Emoji

Technical Details

Name

New Moon Symbol

Short Name

:new_moon:

Unicode

U+1F311

Unicode Version

1.0

Release Year

2010

Subcategory

Sky & weather

Platform Support

Apple Google Twitter Facebook

Has Skin Tones

No

Platform Renderings

Unicode standard sample

Unicode

NEW MOON SYMBOL emoji in Apple's design style - Unicode 1F311

Apple Style

NEW MOON SYMBOL emoji in Google's design style - Unicode 1F311

Google Style

NEW MOON SYMBOL emoji in Twitter's design style - Unicode 1F311

Twitter Style

NEW MOON SYMBOL emoji in Facebook's design style - Unicode 1F311

Facebook Style

Gmail style

Gmail

DoCoMo style

DoCoMo

KDDI style

KDDI

SVG Code

<svg width="128" height="128" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
  <text
    x="64"
    y="64"
    font-size="96"
    text-anchor="middle"
    dominant-baseline="middle"
    font-family="serif"
  >🌑</text>
</svg>

Emoji Meaning

Meaning

A dark, round shape representing the new moon, which is the phase where the moon is not visible as it is positioned between the Earth and the Sun. This emoji is depicted as a solid black circle with no visible lunar features. It is part of the 'sky & weather' subcategory and is used to indicate the new moon phase or to symbolize darkness, mystery, or the beginning of a cycle.

Common Uses

  • Indicating the new moon phase: 'The new moon is tonight 🌑'
  • Symbolizing darkness or mystery: 'Let's explore the unknown 🌑'
  • Marking the start of a cycle: 'A new chapter begins 🌑'

Example Sentences

  • The lunar calendar shows the new moon on the 15th 🌑
  • Feeling inspired by the new moon 🌑 Time for new beginnings!
  • The night was pitch black, with only the new moon 🌑 to guide us.

Frequently Asked Questions