Full moon face Emoji
Travel
A golden, cratered full moon featuring a warm, human-like face with a gentle smile, nose, and eyes. It captures the lunar surface with a distinct anthropomorphic twist, blending celestial imagery with a friendly expression.
Usage Context
Used to denote nighttime, evening vibes, or the lunar cycle, but most frequently employed to convey a smug, mischievous, or awkward tone. It is often swapped in for the standard 🙂 when a user wants to imply they are 'up to something' or to add a layer of unsettling playfulness to a conversation.
History
Part of the early Japanese emoji sets developed for mobile phone carriers, this icon draws on historical Western art traditions where the moon is frequently depicted with a face. It became a viral internet staple in the mid-2010s, where its peculiar, intense stare earned it a reputation as a tool for trolling or mocking others.
Details
Glyph
🌝
Unicode
U+1F31D
Shortcode
:emoji_u1f31d:
HTML Entity
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Specifications
Vendor Microsoft
Category Travel
Subcategory sky & weather
Unicode Version 6.0
Emoji Version 1.0
License MIT
Microsoft Fluent License
Emoji graphics by Microsoft. © Microsoft Corporation. Licensed under MIT. Excludes assets such as Clippy, flags, and trademarks.
Microsoft Fluent Emoji assets are licensed under the MIT License. Certain assets—such as Clippy, country flags, and Microsoft product/brand trademarks—are excluded from this license and may not be used without separate permission.
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