Sun characters range from the plain ☀ black sun with rays and its outline ☼ to the astronomical ☉, the cheerful 🌞 sun with face, and scenes like 🌅 sunrise and 🌇 sunset. Use them for weather, brightness and summer themes. Copy any below; with no Windows Alt code, in Word type the code shown and press Alt + X.
01 Symbols at a glance
| Symbol | How to type | |
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| Black Sun With Rays | U+2600 · Word: 2600 Alt+X · ☀ |
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| White Sun With Rays | U+263C · Word: 263C Alt+X · ☼ |
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| Sun | U+2609 · Word: 2609 Alt+X · ☉ |
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| Sun With Face | U+1F31E · Word: 1F31E Alt+X · 🌞 |
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| White Sun With Small Cloud | U+1F324 · Word: 1F324 Alt+X · 🌤 |
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| Sun Behind Cloud | U+26C5 · Word: 26C5 Alt+X · ⛅ |
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| Sunrise | U+1F305 · Word: 1F305 Alt+X · 🌅 |
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| Sunrise Over Mountains | U+1F304 · Word: 1F304 Alt+X · 🌄 |
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| Sunset | U+1F307 · Word: 1F307 Alt+X · 🌇 |
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| High Brightness Symbol | U+1F506 · Word: 1F506 Alt+X · 🔆 |
02 FAQ
How do I type a ☀ sun symbol?
Copy it from the keys above, or in Word type 2600 then Alt+X for ☀, 263C for the outline ☼, 2609 for the astronomical ☉. There is no plain Windows Alt+number code for the sun.
What is the difference between ☀ and ☼?
☀ (U+2600, black sun with rays) has a solid centre; ☼ (U+263C, white sun with rays) has an open centre with a small dot. Both are "sun with rays", pick the filled or outline look you prefer.
Which sun symbol is used in astronomy?
The astronomical Sun sign is ☉ (U+2609), a circle with a central dot. It stands for the Sun in astronomy and astrology charts, distinct from the decorative ☀ and ☼ rayed suns.