Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ☉ has the Unicode code point U+2609. 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+2609 to binary:
00100110 00001001. 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 10001001
SUN·U+2609
☉
Character Information
Code Point
U+2609
HEX
2609
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 98 89 | 11100010 10011000 10001001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 09 | 00100110 00001001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 09 26 | 00001001 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 09 | 00000000 00000000 00100110 00001001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 09 26 00 00 | 00001001 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
☉
URI Encoded
%E2%98%89
Description
U+2609 is the Unicode character for the sun symbol, commonly used to represent sunlight, solar energy, or the astrological sign of the Sun. In digital text, it often appears in various applications such as weather forecasts, astronomical charts, and horoscopes. As a widely recognized glyph, the sun symbol holds significant cultural, linguistic, and technical importance across diverse fields. For instance, in astrology, the sun represents life force, vitality, and individual expression. In solar energy contexts, U+2609 visually conveys the source of power that drives photovoltaic systems and renewable energy discussions. Furthermore, this symbol's usage extends to the realms of religion and mythology, where it represents divine energy and deities like the Hindu Sun God Surya or the Norse solar deity Sol. Overall, U+2609 is a versatile character that transcends linguistic boundaries and enriches digital text with its multifaceted interpretations.
How to type the ☉ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9737 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.