🌘️ Waning crescent moon emoji

The waning crescent moon phase showing a thin sliver of illuminated moon as it continues shrinking toward new moon. This represents final release, rest, introspection, and preparation for new cycles to begin.

Waning crescent moons symbolize final release, rest, introspection, and quiet preparation for new beginnings. They represent the wisdom of endings and the peaceful transition toward renewal.

Related to 🌗 Last quarter moon for the previous phase and 🌑 New moon for completion of the cycle. Part of the lunar cycle representing final release and peaceful transition.

Could also be called Old moon, dying moon or fading crescent emoji.

Other meanings

Final release, rest, introspection, peaceful transition, wisdom of endings

Example Usage

The waning crescent moon 🌘 appeared faintly in the pre-dawn sky

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Visual description

A crescent-shaped moon with a thin sliver of illumination on the left side.

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