Literal meaning
The Moon phase after the full moon.
Moon phase emoji Β· copy and paste
Waning Gibbous Emoji
Waning Gibbous Moon
Copy and paste the waning gibbous moon emoji for messages, captions, usernames, and aesthetic combinations.
- Emoji
- π
- Name
- Waning Gibbous Moon
- Unicode
- U+1F316
- Moon phase
- After Full Moon
Quick meaning
What Does the π Waning Gibbous Emoji Mean?
The π emoji represents the waning gibbous phase of the Moonβthe period after a full moon when the illuminated portion gradually becomes smaller.
In messages and social media, it commonly represents the Moon, nighttime, astronomy, sleep, quiet moods, and celestial aesthetics. Some people also use π for reflection, winding down, letting go, or transition. Those symbolic meanings depend on context and are not official Unicode meanings.
In texting
Nighttime, moonlight, sleep, or a late-night mood.
Aesthetic
Celestial, dreamy, dark, or witchy styling.
Symbolic
Reflection, release, transition, or winding down.
The lunar sequence
Where Is the Waning Gibbous in the Moon Cycle?
π comes after the full moon and before the last quarter.
Easy comparison
π vs πβWaxing vs Waning Gibbous Emoji
Waxing grows toward full. Waning comes after full.
Waxing Gibbous
Growing brighter
Before Full Moon
Waning Gibbous
Growing darker
After Full Moon
An easy way to remember it: π is moving toward π, while π comes after π.
π β π β πCopy, combine, create
Waning Gibbous Emoji Combos
Copy a combination or add it to the Kaomoji Combiner to keep building.
Simple
Short moon pairings for messages, captions, and profiles.
Aesthetic
Soft celestial frames made with copyable Unicode symbols.
Dark
Low-light combinations for moody or gothic text.
Sleep & night
Quiet late-night combinations for winding down.
A lightweight moon check
Is the Moon Waning Gibbous Today?
See the closest of the eight moon-phase emojis for your current date. No location, account, or API is needed.
This is an approximate cycle-based estimate. Exact astronomical phase timing can vary slightly by location and time zone.
Check today or choose another dateToday's moon phase
Calculatingβ¦
Estimating illumination
Comparing it with πβ¦
Rule 13 helper
Waning Gibbous Emoji for The Password Game
In The Password Game, Rule 13 asks for the current phase of the Moon as an emoji. If the current phase is waning gibbous, use:
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Waning Gibbous Emoji Unicode
π is a single Unicode character. Copy the emoji itself or a code value for HTML, source code, and documentation.
| Property | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Emoji | π | |
| Unicode name | Waning Gibbous Moon | |
| Code point | U+1F316 | |
| HTML decimal | 🌖 | |
| HTML hex | 🌖 | |
| Shortcode | :waning_gibbous_moon: | |
| UTF-8 | F0 9F 8C 96 |
Celestial Unicode
Moon Symbols and Related Characters
Tap a character to copy it, then pair it with π or a kaomoji.
Moon symbols
Aesthetic symbols
βΎ βｑ°β©β¦ π β§β½ βΛβΉ π
More than an emoji
Moon Kaomoji
Five hand-picked text faces framed with moon and star symbols.
Sleepy moon frame
Peaceful moon face
Happy moon face
Gentle celestial face
Resting moon face
Good to know
Waning Gibbous Emoji FAQ
What does the π emoji mean?
The π emoji represents a waning gibbous Moon, the lunar phase after a full moon when the illuminated portion is gradually becoming smaller. In messages, it can also represent nighttime, moonlight, or a quiet celestial mood.
Is π waxing or waning?
π is the waning gibbous emoji. It comes after the full moon π and before the last quarter π.
What is the difference between π and π?
π is the waxing gibbous Moon and appears before the full moon. π is the waning gibbous Moon and appears after the full moon. The sequence is π β π β π.
What does π mean in texting?
It usually refers to the Moon, nighttime, sleep, astronomy, or a calm and mysterious mood. Any emotional or symbolic meaning depends on the context of the message.
How do I copy the waning gibbous emoji?
Tap or click the Copy button next to π. You can then paste it into messages, captions, usernames, bios, or documents.
What is the Unicode for π?
The Unicode code point for the Waning Gibbous Moon emoji is U+1F316.
What moon emoji comes after π?
The next major moon-phase emoji in the lunar sequence is π, the Last Quarter Moon.
Can I use π in The Password Game?
Yes. If the current lunar phase is waning gibbous, π is the corresponding moon-phase emoji used for the game's moon-phase rule.