☄️Comet emoji
Travel & Places · Emoji 1.0

☄️Comet Emoji

Generally, the comet emoji just means a shooting star or something that appears suddenly and briefly. People use it to add emphasis or excitement to a message.

The ☄️ emoji represents a comet.

Download PNG / SVG
Unicode
U+2604 U+FE0F
Released
2015
Shortcode
:comet:
Skin tones
No
☄️
Your device
01 — Meaning

What does the ☄️ Comet emoji mean?

In plain english
Generally, the comet emoji just means a shooting star or something that appears suddenly and briefly. People use it to add emphasis or excitement to a message. ☄️ sits in space emojis, where it is listed next to everything used the same way. It also turns up in star emojis and travel emojis.
Where it comes from
The ☄️ emoji represents a comet. It’s a shooting star, but a bigger, more dramatic one. People use it when they want to express something exciting, unexpected, or a little bit magical. It can signal surprise, awe, or even a hint of something rare or fleeting. It works well in situations where you want to add a touch of cosmic wonder.
Also known as

One character, many names — these are the wordings people actually type, all 1 of them.

space emoji
02 — Platforms

Comet emoji on iPhone, Android, WhatsApp and X

The character is always U+2604 — but every vendor draws it their own way. This is what your comet looks like to the person on the other side.

Comet emoji on Apple
Apple
iPhone, iPad, macOS
Comet emoji on Google
Google
Android, Gmail, Chrome
Comet emoji on Twitter / X
Twitter / X
X, Discord, Twemoji apps
Comet emoji on Facebook
Facebook
Facebook, Messenger
Comet emoji on OpenMoji
OpenMoji
Open-source, design systems
Comet emoji on Samsung
Samsung
Galaxy, One UI
Comet emoji on Microsoft
Microsoft
Windows, Teams, Fluent
Comet emoji on WhatsApp
WhatsApp
WhatsApp on Android
Comet emoji on JoyPixels
JoyPixels
Slack, Discord themes

See the whole set the way each system draws it — iPhone emojis, Android emojis, WhatsApp emojis and Discord emojis.

03 — Copy & codes

Comet emoji copy and paste

Tap any value to copy it. The emoji itself works everywhere, the escapes are for your code, and the shortcode Slack and Discord expect is :comet:.

All emoji copy and paste →

In your code

Pick the notation your language wants. They all resolve to the comet, code point U+2604.

04 — How to type

How to type the ☄️ Comet emoji

Every system hides the emoji key somewhere else. Here is where, plus the raw codes for U+2604 when there is no key at all.

iPhone & iPad
Tap the smiley or globe key at the bottom-left of the keyboard, then search “comet”. No emoji key? Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard → Emoji.
Android
On Gboard tap the smiley key, or long-press the Enter or comma key. On Samsung Keyboard the emoji button sits behind the gear icon.
Windows & Mac
Windows: press Win + . for the emoji panel. Mac: Control + Command + Space. Then type “comet”.
Slack & Discord
Type the shortcode :comet: and it converts to ☄️ as you send. The full set is on the Discord emoji page.
Websites & code
In HTML use ☄️, in CSS \2604\FE0F, in JavaScript \u{2604}\u{FE0F}.
No picker to hand? The online emoji keyboard works in any browser, and every character on the site is listed on emoji copy and paste.
05 — Download

Comet emoji PNG and SVG

Transparent PNG and SVG for thumbnails, decks and design files — one file per vendor, which makes 9. Artwork belongs to whoever drew it, so check the licence before commercial use.

Emoji PNG library →
Download Comet emoji, Apple style Apple PNG · 160px Download Comet emoji, Google style Google PNG · 160px Download Comet emoji, Twitter / X style Twitter / X SVG vector Download Comet emoji, Facebook style Facebook PNG · 64px Download Comet emoji, OpenMoji style OpenMoji SVG vector Download Comet emoji, Samsung style Samsung PNG · 64px Download Comet emoji, Microsoft style Microsoft PNG · 64px Download Comet emoji, WhatsApp style WhatsApp PNG · 64px Download Comet emoji, JoyPixels style JoyPixels PNG · 64px
06 — Combinations

Comet emoji combinations

Ready-made combos built around comet for bios, captions and comments. Tap to copy.

All combinations →
Aesthetic comet combos
Cool comet combos
Cute comet combos
Dark comet combos
Party comet combos
Love comet combos
Mood comet combos
Flex comet combos
Unhinged comet combos
Soft comet combos
Late night comet combos
Summer comet combos
Gaming comet combos
Y2K comet combos

Want two emojis fused into one sticker instead of set side by side? Emoji Kitchen does that with ☄️, and there are more ready-made pairs in emoji combinations and aesthetic emoji combos.

07 — Emoji Kitchen

Comet Emoji Kitchen stickers

Google's sticker mixer already has this one paired up, and the ready-made combinations number 14. Tap any to open it full size.

Mix it yourself →
Comet mixed with Face with Tears of Joy — Emoji Kitchen sticker ☄️ + 😂 Comet mixed with Red Heart — Emoji Kitchen sticker ☄️ + ❤️ Comet mixed with Rolling on the Floor Laughing — Emoji Kitchen sticker ☄️ + 🤣 Comet mixed with Thumbs Up — Emoji Kitchen sticker ☄️ + 👍 Comet mixed with Loudly Crying Face — Emoji Kitchen sticker ☄️ + 😭 Comet mixed with Face Blowing a Kiss — Emoji Kitchen sticker ☄️ + 😘 Comet mixed with Smiling Face with Hearts — Emoji Kitchen sticker ☄️ + 🥰 Comet mixed with Smiling Face with Heart-eyes — Emoji Kitchen sticker ☄️ + 😍 Comet mixed with Smiling Face with Smiling Eyes — Emoji Kitchen sticker ☄️ + 😊 Comet mixed with Beaming Face with Smiling Eyes — Emoji Kitchen sticker ☄️ + 😁 Comet mixed with Two Hearts — Emoji Kitchen sticker ☄️ + 💕 Comet mixed with Pleading Face — Emoji Kitchen sticker ☄️ + 🥺 Comet mixed with Grinning Face with Sweat — Emoji Kitchen sticker ☄️ + 😅 Comet mixed with Fire — Emoji Kitchen sticker ☄️ + 🔥
08 — In conversation

What ☄️ means from a girl or a guy

The same character carries a different intent depending on the sender and the message before it.

From a girl
When a girl sends you a ☄️, she’s often signaling a surprise or a moment of excitement. It can also mean she feels like something special is happening or that she’s feeling a little bit dreamy. It’s rarely a serious declaration of love, though it can add a romantic touch.
From a guy
If a guy sends you a ☄️, he's likely trying to add some coolness or excitement to the conversation. It can represent a spontaneous idea or a shared moment of amazement. It’s often used to show he’s impressed or amused.
How to reply
If someone sends you ☄️, you could reply with: “That’s amazing ☄️🎉”, “Seriously?! ☄️🤯”, “Let’s do it ☄️🚀”, “You’re so cool ☄️😎”.
Used in a sentence
09 — Apps

What ☄️ means on TikTok, WhatsApp and Discord

One code point, several readings — where the comet lands changes how it is taken.

TikTok & Instagram
Generally, the comet emoji just means a shooting star or something that appears suddenly and briefly. People use it to add emphasis or excitement to a message. In comments and captions it is read the same way — the tone comes from what it sits next to.
WhatsApp
WhatsApp draws ☄️ with Apple-style artwork on every phone, so it looks identical for both sides. A message with only ☄️ in it is shown enlarged.
Discord & Slack
Both accept the shortcode :comet:. Discord renders Twemoji, so ☄️ looks different there than on your phone.
Outlook & email
Outlook has no emoji picker on desktop — press Win + . or Control + Command + Space inside the message body, or paste ☄️ from the copy button above.
10 — Related

Emojis similar to the Comet emoji

Same family (sky & weather) — often confused with comet or used alongside it.

Travel & Places →
🌔Waxing Gibbous Moon 🌙Crescent Moon 🪐Ringed Planet ⭐Star 🌟Glowing Star ⚡High Voltage 🔥Fire 🌪Tornado 🌈Rainbow ☀️Sun 🌤Sun Behind Small Cloud ⛅Sun Behind Cloud

Collections ☄️ belongs to — every one of them is a different way people go looking for it:

space emojisstar emojistravel emojis
11 — History

Where the ☄️ Comet emoji came from

Approved as part of Emoji 1.0, the comet has been on phones for years now — counting from its release, 11.

2015
Added to the standard

Comet was approved as U+2604 U+FE0F and shipped in Emoji 1.0 (2015). Phones usually get new artwork about a year after approval, in a system update.

Today
Drawn 9 different ways

Every vendor keeps its own artwork, so ☄️ is redrawn by Apple, Google, Twitter / X, Facebook, OpenMoji, Samsung, Microsoft, WhatsApp, JoyPixels. The character you send never changes — only the picture does.

12 — FAQ

Comet emoji — questions people actually ask

What does the ☄️ Comet emoji mean?
Generally, the comet emoji just means a shooting star or something that appears suddenly and briefly. People use it to add emphasis or excitement to a message.
What does ☄️ mean from a girl?
When a girl sends you a ☄️, she’s often signaling a surprise or a moment of excitement. It can also mean she feels like something special is happening or that she’s feeling a little bit dreamy. It’s rarely a serious declaration of love, though it can add a romantic touch.
What does ☄️ mean from a guy?
If a guy sends you a ☄️, he's likely trying to add some coolness or excitement to the conversation. It can represent a spontaneous idea or a shared moment of amazement. It’s often used to show he’s impressed or amused.
How do you reply to the ☄️ emoji?
If someone sends you ☄️, you could reply with: “That’s amazing ☄️🎉”, “Seriously?! ☄️🤯”, “Let’s do it ☄️🚀”, “You’re so cool ☄️😎”.
What else is the ☄️ emoji called?
Comet is the official Unicode name, but people search for it as “space emoji” and more. They all refer to the same character, U+2604 U+FE0F.
What is the Unicode code for ☄️?
The Comet emoji is U+2604 U+FE0F, added in Emoji 1.0 (2015). In HTML you can write it as ☄️, and in CSS as \2604\FE0F.
How do I copy and paste the ☄️ emoji?
Tap the copy button at the top of this page — ☄️ goes straight to your clipboard and pastes into Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Discord or any text field. You can also copy its shortcode :comet: for Slack and Discord.
Does ☄️ look the same on every phone?
No. Comet is drawn separately by each vendor — Apple, Google, Twitter/X, Facebook and OpenMoji all ship their own artwork for U+2604. The character you send is identical; only the picture changes.