Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⛅ has the Unicode code point U+26C5. 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+26C5 to binary:
00100110 11000101. 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 10011011 10000101
SUN BEHIND CLOUD·U+26C5
⛅
Character Information
Code Point
U+26C5
HEX
26C5
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9B 85 | 11100010 10011011 10000101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 C5 | 00100110 11000101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | C5 26 | 11000101 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 C5 | 00000000 00000000 00100110 11000101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | C5 26 00 00 | 11000101 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⛅
URI Encoded
%E2%9B%85
Description
The Unicode character U+26C5, known as the "Sun Behind Cloud," is a versatile symbol used in digital text to represent a sun obscured by clouds, typically indicating a change in weather conditions or symbolizing a temporary obstacle. This character has its roots in various cultural and linguistic contexts, where it serves as an emblem of hope and resilience in the face of adversity. In technical terms, U+26C5 is part of the "Miscellaneous Symbols" block within the Unicode Standard, which provides a comprehensive set of characters for representation across different languages and platforms. Its usage in digital text is particularly prevalent on social media and messaging apps, where it is often employed to convey an emotional response or add visual interest. The Sun Behind Cloud symbol has become a widely recognized emblem of optimism and perseverance, reflecting the universal human experience of overcoming challenges and adapting to change.
How to type the ⛅ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9925 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.