HTML Entity for Descending Node (☋)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Descending Node symbol (☋) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS entity methods. This glyph marks the descending node—where an orbit crosses a reference plane (often the ecliptic) going south—and appears in astronomy, orbital mechanics, and astrology (South Node). It is U+260B in the Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF).
There is no named HTML entity for U+260B. Use ☋, ☋, or \260B in CSS content. Pair with the Ascending Node (☊) when describing both orbital nodes.
⚡ Quick Reference — Descending Node
U+260BMiscellaneous Symbols (U+2600–U+26FF)
☋Hexadecimal reference
☋Decimal reference
—None (use numeric refs)
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+260B
Hex code ☋
HTML code ☋
Named entity —
CSS code \260BComplete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Descending Node symbol (☋) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape. There is no named HTML entity:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\260B";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Descending Node using Hexadecimal: ☋</p>
<p>Descending Node using HTML Code: ☋</p>
<p id="point" aria-label="Descending Node">Descending Node using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+260B is supported in modern browsers; use a font with Miscellaneous Symbols coverage for consistent display:
👀 Live Preview
See the Descending Node symbol (☋) in astronomical and astrological contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
☋ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 260B to display the Descending Node symbol. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
☋ uses the decimal Unicode value 9739 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\260B is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of ::before or ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce the Descending Node symbol: ☋. Unicode U+260B is in Miscellaneous Symbols (U+2600–U+26FF). No named HTML entity exists.
Use Cases
The Descending Node symbol (☋) is commonly used in:
Orbital elements and node positions in educational or professional astronomy content.
South Node in birth charts, transit charts, and horoscope applications.
Diagrams, satellite trajectories, and celestial mechanics illustrations.
Star maps, space tools, and planetarium-style web experiences.
Physics and astronomy documentation describing orbital nodes and reference planes.
Natal chart UIs and compatibility tools that display the South Node.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
☋or☋since no named entity exists - Add
aria-label="Descending Node"when the symbol carries meaning alone - Pair with Ascending Node (☊) for full orbital context
- Use
\260Bonly inside CSScontent - Explain South Node vs descending node when audiences may be unfamiliar
Don’t
- Use the incorrect code point U+0260B (correct value is U+260B)
- Use CSS escape
\0260B(use\260Bfor U+260B) - Assume a named entity exists—U+260B has none
- Put CSS escape
\260Bin HTML text nodes - Mix hex and decimal styles randomly in one file
Key Takeaways
No named entity—use numeric references
☋ ☋For CSS stylesheets, use \260B in the content property
\260BU+260B DESCENDING NODE (South Node in astrology)
Miscellaneous Symbols block—pair with ☊ ascending node
Three methods, one glyph — widely supported in modern browsers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
☋ (hex), ☋ (decimal), or \260B in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity. All produce ☋.U+260B (DESCENDING NODE). Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF). Hex 260B, decimal 9739. Marks where an orbit crosses the reference plane going south.☋ or ☋) go in markup. The CSS escape \260B is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements. Both render ☋.☋ or ☋ in HTML, or \260B in CSS.Explore More HTML Entities!
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