Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ☾ has the Unicode code point U+263E. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800to0xffff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 16 bits within the final 24 bits and that it will have the format:1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx
Where thexare the payload bits.UTF-8 Encoding bit layout by codepoint range Codepoint Range Bytes Bit pattern Payload length U+0000 - U+007F 1 0xxxxxxx 7 bits U+0080 - U+07FF 2 110xxxxx 10xxxxxx 11 bits U+0800 - U+FFFF 3 1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 16 bits U+10000 - U+10FFFF 4 11110xxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 21 bits Step 2: Obtain the payload bits:
Convert the hexadecimal code point U+263E to binary:
00100110 00111110. Those are the payload bits.Step 3: Fill in the bits to match the bit pattern:
Obtain the final bytes by arranging the paylod bits to match the bit layout:
11100010 10011000 10111110
LAST QUARTER MOON·U+263E
☾
Character Information
Code Point
U+263E
HEX
263E
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 98 BE | 11100010 10011000 10111110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 3E | 00100110 00111110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 3E 26 | 00111110 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 3E | 00000000 00000000 00100110 00111110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 3E 26 00 00 | 00111110 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
☾
URI Encoded
%E2%98%BE
Description
The Unicode character U+263E, known as "LAST QUARTER MOON," holds significance in the realm of astronomy and digital text communication. As a symbol from the Miscellaneous Symbols block, this character is often employed to visually represent the moon's last quarter phase, which occurs when the illuminated portion of the moon appears as half its total surface area is visible. This lunar stage is noteworthy for its cultural and linguistic associations with various mythologies and calendrical systems across diverse societies. The LAST QUARTER MOON symbol can be utilized in digital texts to depict this specific phase of the moon, allowing for a more accurate and visually engaging portrayal than relying on words alone. By using U+263E, individuals and professionals in fields such as astronomy, astrology, and mythology can convey precise information or artistic expressions related to the lunar cycle in a concise manner.
How to type the ☾ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9790 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.