U+260B
Descending node☋
Descending node is a monochrome text character from the Unicode Miscellaneous Symbols block, listed here under Alchemy & Esoteric. Copy it with one click, or use the hex, octal, decimal and HTML entity codes below to embed it in web pages, code, and documents. It is often searched for as "astrology", "dragon", "tail".
Quick facts
- Unicode
- U+260B
- Decimal
- 9739
- Hex
- 0x260B
- Octal
- 0o23013
Unicode identity
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| Code pointOfficial Unicode notation | U+260B | |
| Official nameUnicodeData.txt, Unicode 18.0.0 | DESCENDING NODE | |
| DecimalBase 10 | 9739 | |
| HexadecimalBase 16 | 0x260B | |
| OctalBase 8 | 0o23013 | |
| BinaryBase 2 | 0010011000001011 | |
| General categorySymbol, other | So | |
| Unicode blockU+2600–U+26FF | Miscellaneous Symbols | |
| Plane | Basic Multilingual Plane (BMP, Plane 0) |
HTML & CSS
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| HTML entity (decimal) | ☋ | |
| HTML entity (hex) | ☋ | |
| CSS content escapeUse inside content: "…" | \260B | |
| URL encodedPercent-encoded UTF-8 | %E2%98%8B |
Programming languages
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| JavaScript / TypeScript | \u260B | |
| JSONUTF-16 surrogate pairs | \u260B | |
| Python | \u260B | |
| Java / C# / Kotlin | \u260B |
Byte encodings
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| UTF-83 bytes | E2 98 8B | |
| UTF-16 (BE) | 260B | |
| UTF-32 (BE) | 0000260B |
How to type Descending node
Windows
Hold Alt and type +260B with the hex numeric keypad option enabled, or type 260B then press Alt+X in Word and most Office apps.
macOS
Enable the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option, and type 260B. Or open Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space) and search "Descending node".
Linux
Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 260b, then press Space or Enter in GTK apps. IBus and most terminals support the same sequence.
HTML, CSS & code
Paste the character directly, or use the escapes above: ☋ in HTML, \260B in CSS, and \u260B in JavaScript.
Official Unicode reference
- Character name
- DESCENDING NODE
- Block
- Miscellaneous Symbols (U+2600–U+26FF)
- General category
- So — Symbol, other
Data from the Unicode Character Database, version 18.0.0. See the official code chart for the Miscellaneous Symbols block: U2600.pdf (PDF, unicode.org).
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the Descending node symbol?
Click the Copy button at the top of this page, or select ☋ and press Ctrl+C (Cmd+C on Mac). It is plain Unicode text, so it pastes into documents, chats, code, and design tools.
What is the Unicode code point for Descending node?
Descending node is U+260B (decimal 9739, hexadecimal 0x260B, octal 0o23013). It lives in the Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF) of the Basic Multilingual Plane (BMP, Plane 0).
What is the official Unicode name of Descending node?
The Unicode Standard (version 18.0.0) names this character "DESCENDING NODE". Its General_Category is So (Symbol, other).
What is the HTML code for Descending node?
Use ☋ or ☋. In CSS, use content: "\260B".
How do I type Descending node in code?
JavaScript: "\u260B". Python: "\u260B". JSON and Java: "\u260B". The UTF-8 byte sequence is E2 98 8B.
Is Descending node an emoji?
No. Descending node is a text symbol and renders as a monochrome glyph in the current font. Some platforms may offer an emoji variant when U+FE0F is appended.