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shooting star

shooting star

A shooting star or meteor streaking across the night sky.

basic_info

Unicode
U+1F320
Version
Emoji 0.6
Subcategory

Tags

fallingnightshootingspacestar

Platform Meanings

Apple
Depicted as a bright, glowing star with a long tail, often used to represent wishes or celestial events.
Google
Shown as a yellow star with a white trail, symbolizing meteors, wishes, or magical moments.
Twitter
Illustrated as a golden star with a luminous tail, commonly associated with making wishes or expressing awe.
Unicode Official
Represents a shooting star or meteor; often used to convey wishes, magic, or rare celestial phenomena.

Introduction

The 🌠 emoji depicts a shooting star—a bright meteor streaking through the night sky. It is commonly used to express wonder, hope, or the act of making a wish, as folklore suggests that wishes made upon seeing a shooting star may come true. This emoji can also symbolize something rare, fleeting, or magical, such as a special moment or an unexpected event. People often use it in contexts related to astronomy, dreams, aspirations, or romantic and whimsical sentiments. It’s popular in messages about stargazing, nighttime adventures, or when referencing songs, movies, or stories involving stars and wishes. The visual design varies slightly across platforms, but it consistently conveys a sense of awe and enchantment.

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What is Emoji?

Emoji are pictographic symbols originating from Japan that have become a universal digital language. They can be used across various platforms and applications to express emotions, objects, activities, and concepts. The Unicode standard defines thousands of emoji and continues to expand.

Last Updated: 2026-06-04✓ Expert Verified
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