☽

Alternative forms

 * (for all senses but [4] and [6]), rarely 🌙&#xFE0E;

Etymology
The lunar crescent is an ancient symbol for the moon. Its orientation varies between increscent and decrescent.

Symbol

 * 1) nighttime.
 * 2)  the Moon.
 * a subscript to variables in mathematical equations, such as π☽ (lunar parallax)
 * 1)  a natural satellite (see image at right).
 * 2)  the first quarter of the Moon.
 * 3)  silver.
 * 4)  quicksilver, contrasting with ☾ for silver.
 * 5)  Monday
 * 1)  quicksilver, contrasting with ☾ for silver.
 * 2)  Monday
 * 1)  Monday

Related terms

 * Lunar eclipse symbol.svg (lunar eclipse)