Windows
2 options- In Word / Outlook: type 2604 then press Alt + X.
- Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.
Comet
A symbol from the Star Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- ☄
- Unicode
- U+2604
- HTML entity
- ☄
- Category
- Star Symbols
Export
Download Comet as a vector SVG or a raster PNG.
SVG uses the system font stack — open in any vector editor and convert to outlines if needed. PNGs have a transparent background.
32 of 32 in the star symbols collection
About the comet symbol
Representing a celestial body with a glowing head and a trailing tail, the ☄ symbol is known as the Comet character. Found within the Miscellaneous Symbols block, it is a graphic shorthand for a fast-moving icy object in space. This symbol belongs to the Common script, meaning it is not tied to any specific language and can be used across various writing systems to denote astronomical phenomena or space-related themes.
In contemporary writing, this character is frequently categorized under star symbols and used in social media posts to signify speed, sudden change, or cosmic events. It is a recurring icon in gaming interfaces and fantasy literature to represent magic spells or falling stars. Astronomers and hobbyists also use it in digital notebooks and signage to mark the observation of specific comets or meteor showers.
How to type Comet
Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.
macOS
2 options- Enable “Unicode Hex Input” in System Settings → Keyboard, then hold Option and type 2604.
- Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.
Linux
1 step- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2604, then press Enter or Space.
Copy in every format
Every form of this character — for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, URLs and more. Click any value to copy.
Text vs emoji presentation
This codepoint has two standardized presentations. Append U+FE0E to force the monochrome text form, or U+FE0F to force the colorful emoji form. Default presentation: text.
Part of the Miscellaneous Symbols block
☄ comet lives inside the Miscellaneous Symbols Unicode block. Browse every indexed character in Miscellaneous Symbols →
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