new moon Emoji
๐ ยท U+1F311 ยท Emoji 0.6
What does the new moon emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
A new moon symbol, the ๐ emoji represents the first phase of the lunar cycle, when the moon is positioned between the Earth and the sun, making it invisible from our planet. Figuratively, it can signify a new beginning, renewal, or a fresh start, and is often used to represent the mysterious and the unknown. In slang, it is sometimes referred to as the dark face emoji due to its resemblance to a face with no visible features. This emoji can also be used to convey a sense of darkness, whether literal or metaphorical.
How the new moon emoji is used
The ๐ emoji is frequently used in social media posts and captions to add a touch of mysticism and intrigue, particularly in the context of astrology and spirituality. On platforms like TikTok and Instagram, it is often used by younger generations to express themselves and their interests in a more creative and symbolic way. The tone of the ๐ emoji can vary depending on the context, ranging from eerie and ominous to hopeful and inspiring, and its usage can differ across various online communities and forums. In texting and commenting, the ๐ emoji can be used to add a layer of depth and emotion to a message.
new moon emoji examples
- just saw the new moon outside and i feel so renewed ๐
- my mood when its a new moon and im supposed to be productive but im just tired ๐
How to copy the new moon emoji
To use the new moon emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1F311), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
More about new moon
Also known as
new moon emoji on different platforms
How the new moon emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



new moon Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐ |
| Name | new moon |
| Category | Travel & Places |
| Codepoints | U+1F311 |
| Shortcode | :new_moon: |
| Emoji version | 0.6 |
| Unicode version | 0.6 |
new moon Emoji FAQ
A new moon symbol, the ๐ emoji represents the first phase of the lunar cycle, when the moon is positioned between the Earth and the sun, making it invisible from our planet. Figuratively, it can signify a new beginning, renewal, or a fresh start, and is often used to represent the mysterious and the unknown.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F311, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :new_moon:.
People also search for the new moon emoji as dark, moon, new, space.