Moon Phase Emoji Today
Waning Crescent
16% illuminated · next full moon October 26, 2026 · next new moon October 11, 2026
The current moon phase emoji is 🌘 Waning Crescent. The eight moon phase emojis are 🌑 new moon, 🌒 waxing crescent, 🌓 first quarter, 🌔 waxing gibbous, 🌕 full moon, 🌖 waning gibbous, 🌗 last quarter and 🌘 waning crescent.
All 8 moon phase emojis
- 🌑New MoonThe moon sits between Earth and the Sun, so its lit side faces away from us and it is almost invisible.
- 🌒Waxing CrescentA thin sliver appears on the right (in the Northern Hemisphere) and grows each evening after sunset.
- 🌓First QuarterExactly half of the moon is lit — the right half in the Northern Hemisphere. Visible in the afternoon and evening.
- 🌔Waxing GibbousMore than half is lit and the bright part keeps growing towards the full moon.
- 🌕Full MoonThe whole face is lit; the moon rises around sunset and sets around sunrise.
- 🌖Waning GibbousJust after the full moon, the lit part starts to shrink from the right side.
- 🌗Last QuarterHalf of the moon is lit again — this time the left half in the Northern Hemisphere. Best seen after midnight and in the morning.
- 🌘Waning CrescentA thin crescent on the left, visible before sunrise, shrinking towards the next new moon.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the moon phase emoji today?
Today’s moon phase is the Waning Crescent 🌘, with about 16% of the moon lit. The emoji at the top of this page updates automatically for your date.
What does the waning crescent emoji 🌘 mean?
The waning crescent 🌘 is the last phase before the new moon: a thin crescent on the left side, seen before sunrise. People use it for endings, rest, letting go or simply late-night and early-morning vibes.
What is the difference between waxing and waning?
Waxing means the lit part of the moon is growing (🌒 🌓 🌔 before the full moon); waning means it is shrinking (🌖 🌗 🌘 after the full moon).
Why do moon emojis look reversed in the Southern Hemisphere?
Moon emojis are drawn as seen from the Northern Hemisphere. From Australia, South Africa or Argentina the moon appears flipped, so a waxing crescent is lit on the left instead of the right.
How accurate is this moon phase?
It is calculated from the average length of a lunar month (29.53 days), so it is accurate to within about a day — perfect for picking the right emoji, not for astronomy.