What does ๐ช Meteor mean?
A meteor, a space rock burning up as it streaks through the atmosphere. It is one of the newest emojis, part of Emoji 18.0 in 2026, so many phones and apps may not display it yet. It suits meteor showers, astronomy and jokes about dramatic impacts. Unlike ๐ , which is about wishes, it feels more literal and powerful, and it differs from the โ๏ธ comet.
๐ช Meteor is an emoji from the Travel & Places category (sky & weather), added in Emoji 18.0 in 2026. It is one of the newest emojis, so older phones and computers may not display it until they get a system update.
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๐ช Meteor on Apple, Google, Microsoft & more
The code is the same everywhere, but every company draws its own artwork. This is how Meteor looks on each platform.
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How do I copy and paste the Meteor emoji?
Press the Copy button at the top of this page and ๐ช is copied to your clipboard. Then paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V, Cmd+V or a long press on your phone.
When was the Meteor emoji added?
๐ช Meteor was added in Emoji 18.0, released in 2026. Because it is so new, it only shows up on devices with the latest system updates; older devices may show an empty box instead.
Why does ๐ช look different on my phone?
Every platform draws its own artwork for Meteor. The underlying code (U+1FA8B) is the same everywhere, so the person you send it to always gets the same emoji, just in their deviceโs style. Compare the designs in the platform section above.