U+263D "☽" First Quarter Moon Unicode Character

U+263D "☽" First Quarter Moon is a graphical symbol that represents the first quarter phase of the lunar cycle, depicting the Moon when it is half illuminated as seen from Earth. Historically, this symbol has been used in astronomy and astrology to denote the Moon, and in alchemy, it often represents the metal silver. In modern digital contexts, it is part of the Miscellaneous Symbols block and is commonly employed in weather forecasts, calendar applications, and decorative text to visually indicate the waxing half-moon stage.