Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⚹ has the Unicode code point U+26B9. 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+26B9 to binary:
00100110 10111001. 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 10011010 10111001
SEXTILE·U+26B9
⚹
Character Information
Code Point
U+26B9
HEX
26B9
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9A B9 | 11100010 10011010 10111001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 B9 | 00100110 10111001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | B9 26 | 10111001 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 B9 | 00000000 00000000 00100110 10111001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | B9 26 00 00 | 10111001 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⚹
URI Encoded
%E2%9A%B9
Description
The Unicode character U+26B9, also known as the Sextile symbol, holds significant importance in the realm of astrology and astronomy. Primarily used in digital texts to represent a 60-degree angle between two celestial bodies or points in an astrological context, this symbol carries a rich cultural and technical history. In astrology, the sextile aspect refers to a positive and harmonious relationship between two planets, while in astronomy, it signifies a 60-degree separation between celestial objects. This widely recognized symbol serves as a vital tool for practitioners of these disciplines, ensuring accuracy and consistency in their communication. Its use is particularly prevalent among astrological texts, star charts, and astronomical publications, making U+26B9 an indispensable asset to these fields.
How to type the ⚹ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9913 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.