🌓️ First quarter moon emoji

The first quarter moon phase showing the right half of the moon illuminated as it continues growing toward full moon. This represents progress, momentum building, and the development phase in lunar cycles.

First quarter moons symbolize progress, determination, momentum building, and overcoming challenges. They represent the phase where growth becomes substantial and visible, requiring perseverance to continue advancing.

Related to 🌒 Waxing crescent moon for the previous phase and 🌔 Waxing gibbous moon for continued growth. Part of the lunar cycle representing substantial progress and developing momentum.

Could also be called Half moon or quarter moon emoji.

Other meanings

Progress, momentum building, determination, overcoming challenges, substantial growth

Example Usage

The first quarter moon 🌓 lit up the path through the forest

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Visual description

A half-moon showing the right side illuminated, representing the first quarter lunar phase.

⚠️ Emoji appearance varies by platform.