๐ waxing gibbous moon Emoji - Copy & Paste Free
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What Does the ๐ waxing gibbous moon Emoji Mean?
A moon that's lit across most of its face with only a thin curve of shadow hugging the left edge, capturing the waxing gibbous phase in the days just before a full moon. It conveys building anticipation, a sense of "almost there," and the slow swell toward completeness, along with quiet nighttime and cosmic, dreamy moods.
At a Glance
| Name | ๐ waxing gibbous moon |
|---|---|
| Unicode Codepoint | U+1F314 |
| Category | Travel & Places |
| Introduced | Unicode 6.0 ยท iOS 6.0+ |
| Also Known As | moon, waxing_gibbous_moon |
Last updated: September 2026
waxing gibbous moon on Different Platforms
This emoji may look different across platforms. Here is how waxing gibbous moon emoji appears on popular platforms:
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About waxing gibbous moon Emoji
Usage: Astrology and moon-tracking accounts use it to mark the phase and its intention-setting energy. Casually, people pair it with late-night thoughts, autumn and Halloween vibes, or a playful "so close to the weekend" caption. It also decorates nighttime, mystical, or cottagecore aesthetic posts. Lunar-phase accounts post it only on the nights it actually applies, which is rarer than it sounds.
Part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010, it shipped within the complete eight-phase moon set from the earliest emoji days. A fun detail: because the Moon always shows Earth the same near side, the shadow's position, on the left here, reliably tells you it's waxing rather than waning.
What Does the ๐ waxing gibbous moon Emoji Mean?
The ๐ emoji is part of the Travel & Places category. It is commonly used in digital communication to visually represent waxing gibbous moon.
First introduced in Unicode 6.0, this emoji has become a staple in everyday messaging across platforms including iOS, Android, WhatsApp, and social media.
You may also find this emoji by searching for its alternative names: moon, waxing_gibbous_moon.
Word Associations
People often pair the ๐ waxing gibbous moon emoji with these words and ideas:
waxing gibbous moon Emoji in Other Languages
How to say the ๐ waxing gibbous moon emoji name around the world:
| English | ๐waxing gibbous moon |
|---|---|
| Espaรฑol | ๐luna gibosa creciente |
| Franรงais | ๐lune gibbeuse croissante |
| Deutsch | ๐zunehmender Dreiviertelmond |
| ๆฅๆฌ่ช | ๐ๅไธๅคๆ |
| ไธญๆ | ๐็ๅธๆ |
| เคนเคฟเคจเฅเคฆเฅ | ๐เคฌเคขเคผเคคเคพ เคเคเคฆเฅเคฐเคฎเคพ |
| ุงูุนุฑุจูุฉ | ๐ุงููู ุฑ ุงูุฃุญุฏุจ ุงูู ุชุฒุงูุฏ |
Emoji names are based on the Unicode CLDR short names for each language.
Platform Support
This emoji is supported on iOS 6.0+, Android, Windows, macOS, and all major social media platforms including WhatsApp, Twitter, Instagram, Discord, Facebook, and TikTok.
How to Copy ๐
Simply click the "Copy" button above to copy ๐ waxing gibbous moon emoji to your clipboard. You can then paste it anywhere - in text messages, social media posts, emails, or documents. Works on all devices and platforms!
Technical Details
Use these code snippets to add the ๐ waxing gibbous moon emoji in your projects:
U+1F314🌔🌔content: '\1F314';"\u{1F314}""\U0001F314""\uD83C\uDF14""\uD83C\uDF14""\u{1F314}""\u{1F314}"Use these codes to insert the waxing gibbous moon emoji in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript. Perfect for web developers and designers.
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๐ waxing gibbous moon Emoji in Real Chats
Here's how people use the ๐ waxing gibbous moon emoji in everyday messages, captions and comments:
- โwaxing gibbous moon? Say less ๐โ: a quick reaction that works in any DM or group chat.
- โThis is such a Travel & Places moment ๐โ: perfect for texts, Stories and captions.
- โ๐๐๐โ: stack the waxing gibbous moon emoji for extra emphasis and vibes.
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๐ Usage Examples
Here are some practical ways to use the ๐ waxing gibbous moon emoji in your messages:
- Set your intentions tonight, we're building toward the full moon ๐
- Couldn't sleep so I just watched the sky for an hour ๐
- Two days till the weekend, almost full, almost free ๐
Frequently Asked Questions
How is ๐ different from the full moon emoji?
๐ (waxing gibbous) still has a slim shadow on the left, so it's not quite complete. The full moon ๐ is entirely lit with no shadow. Waxing gibbous is the stage right before fullness, growing brighter each night.
What does 'waxing gibbous' actually mean?
"Waxing" means the illuminated portion is growing, and "gibbous" describes a shape more than half but less than fully lit. Together they name the phase between the first quarter and the full moon, when over half the disc glows.
Why do people use moon phase emoji in captions?
Beyond literal astronomy, moon phases carry mood and symbolism. A waxing gibbous like ๐ suggests growth, anticipation, and momentum, so people attach it to goals, manifestation posts, or simply to set a dreamy, nighttime tone.
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