U+26C5 "⛅" Sun Behind Cloud Unicode Character
Unicode Version 18.0
Source: Browser Default
U+26C5 "⛅" Sun Behind Cloud is a pictographic symbol depicting a sun partially obscured by a cloud, and it is classified under the Miscellaneous Symbols block, where it represents partly cloudy or mostly sunny weather conditions. Originally introduced in Unicode 5.2 in 2009, this character is commonly used in digital communication, weather forecasts, and emoji contexts to convey a mixed sky scenario, balancing sunshine with cloud cover without specifying precipitation. Its design typically shows a bright yellow or white sun peeking from behind a gray or blue cloud, making it a intuitive visual shorthand for transitional or mild weather.
General Properties
Code Point
U+26C5
Name
Sun Behind Cloud
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
⛅
HTML Hex Encoding
⛅
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0x9B 0x85
UTF-16 Encoding
0x26C5
UTF-32 Encoding
0x000026C5
C/C++/Java Escape
\u26c5
Unicode Properties
Numeric Value
NaN
Script Extensions
Common