Sun, Moon & Star Symbols — Copy, Paste & Learn
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Sun Symbols
Sun symbols represent light, warmth, energy, and life itself. They appear in virtually every culture throughout history.
| Symbol | Name | Unicode | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☀ | Black Sun with Rays | U+2600 | Weather, brightness, summer |
| ☼ | White Sun with Rays | U+263C | General sun symbol |
| 🌞 | Sun with Face | U+1F31E | Emoji, cheerful mood |
| 🌤 | Sun Behind Cloud | U+1F324 | Partly cloudy weather |
Moon Symbols
Moon symbols carry associations with night, mystery, femininity, and cycles. The crescent moon is particularly significant in Islamic culture and many national flags.
| Symbol | Name | Unicode | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☽ | First Quarter Moon | U+263D | Astrology, alchemy |
| ☾ | Last Quarter Moon | U+263E | Astrology, mysticism |
| 🌙 | Crescent Moon | U+1F319 | Night, evening, sleep |
| 🌕 | Full Moon | U+1F315 | Complete, full, bright |
| 🌑 | New Moon | U+1F311 | Dark, new beginnings |
| 🌓 | First Quarter Moon Emoji | U+1F313 | Half, balance |
| 🌚 | New Moon Face | U+1F31A | Humor, awkwardness |
Star Symbols
Star symbols represent excellence, achievement, guidance, and wonder. They are used in ratings, decorations, religious contexts, and astronomy.
| Symbol | Name | Unicode | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Black Star | U+2605 | Ratings, emphasis, bullet points |
| ☆ | White Star | U+2606 | Outline star, decoration |
| ⭐ | Star Emoji | U+2B50 | Favorites, highlights, reviews |
| ✦ | Black Four-Pointed Star | U+2726 | Decoration, sparkle |
| ✧ | White Four-Pointed Star | U+2727 | Subtle decoration |
| ✶ | Six-Pointed Black Star | U+2736 | Design, emphasis |
| ✸ | Heavy Eight-Pointed Star | U+2738 | Bold decoration |
| ✹ | Twelve-Pointed Star | U+2739 | Ornamental |
Celestial Combinations
Sun, moon, and star symbols are often combined in art, tattoos, jewelry, and design. Popular combinations include:
- Sun and Moon together: Represents balance, duality, and the cycle of day and night
- Moon and Stars: Nighttime, dreams, magic, and feminine energy
- Sun, Moon, and Star: The complete celestial triad — cosmic harmony
Cultural Significance
Islam
The star and crescent (☪, U+262A) is widely recognized as a symbol of Islam, though its use predates the religion. It appears on the flags of Turkey, Pakistan, Tunisia, Algeria, and several other nations.
Astrology
In astrology, ☉ represents the Sun (ego, identity), ☽ represents the Moon (emotions, intuition), and the stars represent destiny and guidance. These glyphs appear in birth charts and horoscopes.
Alchemy
Medieval alchemists used ☉ for gold (the most perfect metal) and ☽ for silver. These symbols appear in alchemical texts alongside planetary associations.
How to Type Sun, Moon & Star Symbols
Windows
Use the emoji picker (Win + .) and search for sun, moon, or star. For text symbols, use Alt codes: ★ = Alt + 9733, ☆ = Alt + 9734.
Mac
Press Control + Command + Space for the emoji picker. Search for the symbol you need.
HTML
☀ = ☀, ☽ = ♅, ★ = ★, ☆ = ☆
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Last updated: April 2026