last quarter moon
Waxing gibbous moon, more than half of its surface illuminated
Basic Information
- Unicode U+1F317
- Version Emoji 1
- Category travel & places
- Subcategory weather
Platform Meaning
Waxing gibbous moon, more than half of its surface illuminated
Tags
Platform Meaning
- Apple： Waxing gibbous moon phase with over half illumination
- Google： Waxing gibbous lunar phase showing more than half lit surface
- Twitter： Waxing gibbous moon, more than half visible and increasing
- Unicode： Represents the waxing gibbous lunar phase, where over half the moon's visible disk is illuminated
Detailed Introduction
The 🌗 emoji depicts the waxing gibbous moon, a lunar phase between the first quarter and full moon, with more than half of its visible surface illuminated. Symbolizing growth and progress, it often conveys a sense of advancement or anticipation, as the moon is 'waxing' (increasing in brightness). Commonly used in astronomy discussions, references to lunar cycles, or to express ongoing development, such as personal goals, projects, or for upcoming events. It can also evoke a calm, nocturnal atmosphere or relate to nighttime activities tied to the moon's phases, reflecting a mood of steady progress or quiet expectation.