The last quarter moon face is the moon that’s giving side-eye and calling it “astronomy.” It represents the waning half of the lunar cycle—end-of-chapter energy, cooldown mode, and that “ok, we’re done here” vibe. Online, it’s a go-to for sly reactions, low-key judgment, or lurking in the group chat without actually typing a word. People drop it when they’re being cheeky, petty, or mysteriously dramatic, like “I saw that,” but in cosmic form.
On Apple/iOS, it’s a rounded lunar face with soft gray-to-silver shading, crater-like speckles, and a subtle little smirk. The expression is a sideways glance with raised brows, as if the moon overheard the tea and will not be forgetting it. One side is brighter while the other is darker, giving that half-lit, sculpted look that instantly reads “quarter moon” without sacrificing the iconic moonface stare. It mirrors the first quarter moon face by looking the opposite direction, which makes them a perfect reaction duo in threads.
Culturally, it taps into astrology chat (waning phase = release, detox, winding down) and late-night meme culture—aka werewolf hours, 3 a.m. brain, and “goodnight to everyone except…” posts. It can be flirty in a mischievous way, sarcastic when you need a classy side-eye, or simply the emoji equivalent of hovering in the doorway before leaving the party. Think Sailor Moon jokes, NASA memes, and that quiet confidence of someone who knows the vibe is off but chooses elegance over caps lock.
Definition
An anthropomorphic version of a last quarter moon. A moon with a human face. The seventh phase (last quarter) of the moon occurs when left half of the moon reflects the light of the sun (is light) and the right half of the moon is dark.
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This emoji first appeared in OSX / iOS after the iOS 5 update.
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Moon, Last, Quarter, Anthropomorphic, Face, Sky, Night, Cheese, Phase
