🌛
First Quarter Moon Face Emoji
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Emoji Overview
Unicode Code Point | U+1F31B 1F31B |
Emoji Name | first quarter moon face |
Unicode Version Date Added for Emoji | 0.6Initial release |
Category | |
Keywords | first quarter moon facemoonfacehalfnight |
🌛 Meaning and Explanation
The 🌛 emoji depicts the first quarter moon with a human face, typically looking to the right. This whimsical emoji combines the celestial body with a friendly or serene facial expression.
It represents the first quarter moon phase, often associated with nighttime, dreams, mystery, or a calm, watchful presence.
Unlike the plain moon emojis, the face adds a touch of personality and sometimes a sense of magic or fantasy.
🌛 How to Use
This emoji is commonly used in contexts related to:
- Night and evening: To signify nighttime, bedtime, or evening activities.
- Dreams and imagination: To evoke a sense of wonder, fantasy, or dreaming.
- Serenity and peace: To convey a calm or tranquil atmosphere.
- Moon phases: Specifically referring to the first quarter moon, which is when half of the moon is illuminated.
🌛 Cultural Background
| Region | Common Meaning | Additional Notes or Misunderstandings |
|---|---|---|
| 🌍 Global | Night, dreams, serenity | Generally understood as a personified moon. |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | Often used in a cute or whimsical context. | Popular in anime and manga for magical or dreamy scenes. |
Common Misunderstandings of 🌛
As a full moon
It specifically represents the first quarter moon, where only half is illuminated, not a full moon.
Tip: For a full moon, use 🌕 or 🌝.
As just a face
While it has a face, its primary identity is still the moon, often used in contexts related to the night sky.
Tip: Its lunar aspect is key to its meaning.