HTML Entity for Jupiter (♃)

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📚 Updated: Jun 2026
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Unicode U+2643
HTML entity for Jupiter symbol (U+2643) — hex, decimal, and CSS tutorial

What You'll Learn

How to display the Jupiter symbol (♃) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. The symbol denotes the planet Jupiter in astronomy and astrology.

It is U+2643 (JUPITER) in the Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF). Use ♃, ♃, or CSS \2643. There is no named HTML entity for this character.

⚡ Quick Reference — Jupiter Symbol

Unicode U+2643

Miscellaneous Symbols

Hex Code ♃

Hexadecimal reference

HTML Code ♃

Decimal reference

Named Entity —

Use numeric codes only

Reference Table
Name           Value
────────────   ──────────
Unicode        U+2643
Hex code       ♃
HTML code      ♃
Named entity   (none)
CSS code       \2643
Meaning        Planet Jupiter (♃)
Glyph          ♃
Example        Planets: ♃ Jupiter
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Complete HTML Example

This example shows the Jupiter symbol (U+2643) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape. This character has no named HTML entity:

html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
 <style>
  #point:after{
   content: "\2643";
  }
 </style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Jupiter using Hexadecimal: &#x2643;</p>
<p>Jupiter using Decimal: &#9795;</p>
<p id="point">Jupiter using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>
Try it Yourself

🌐 Browser Support

The Jupiter symbol (♃) is widely supported when fonts include Miscellaneous Symbols (U+2600–U+26FF):

Chrome 1+
Firefox 1+
Safari 1+
Edge 12+
Opera 4+
Android 4.4+
iOS Safari 1+

👀 Live Preview

See the Jupiter symbol (♃) in astronomy and astrology contexts:

Planet ♃ Jupiter
Solar system ♄ Mars ♃ Jupiter ♂ Saturn
Large glyph ♃
Named entity (none) — use numeric codes
Numeric refs &#x2643; &#9795; \2643

🧠 How It Works

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Hexadecimal Code

&#x2643; uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 2643 to display the Jupiter symbol (♃).

HTML markup
2

Decimal HTML Code

&#9795; uses the decimal Unicode value 9795 for the same character.

HTML markup
3

CSS Entity

\2643 is used in CSS stylesheets in the content property, often on ::after following a base character in markup.

CSS stylesheet
4

No Named Entity

U+2643 has no standard &...; named form. Use hex, decimal, or CSS escape only.

HTML markup
=

Same visual result

All three methods produce ♃ (♃). Unicode U+2643 is in Miscellaneous Symbols. Next: Kelvin Sign.

✅

Use Cases

The Jupiter symbol (♃) is commonly used in:

🌌 Astronomy

Planet lists, solar system content, and space education with ♃.

✨ Astrology

Horoscopes, birth charts, and zodiac content using the Jupiter symbol.

📚 Education

STEM textbooks and tutorials covering planets and symbols.

📋 Reference

Planet tables, infographics, and encyclopedic content.

🎨 Design

Logos, icons, and UI that need the Jupiter (♃) character.

📊 Symbol maps

Character pickers and Unicode reference for planet symbols.

💡 Best Practices

Do

  • Use &#x2643; or &#9795; in HTML content
  • Use fonts that support Miscellaneous Symbols (U+2643)
  • Set <meta charset="utf-8">
  • Pick one numeric style per project
  • Add aria-label or nearby text (e.g. “Jupiter”) for accessibility

Don’t

  • Expect a named HTML entity for U+2643
  • Use CSS \2643 inside HTML text nodes
  • Use fonts without Miscellaneous Symbols support
  • Mix entity styles randomly in one file

Key Takeaways

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Two HTML numeric references plus CSS for U+2643

&#x2643; &#9795;
2

For CSS, use \2643 in the content property

3

Unicode U+2643 — JUPITER

4

Miscellaneous Symbols block; glyph ♃ (♃)

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Use &#x2643; (hex), &#9795; (decimal), or \2643 in CSS content. There is no named entity. All methods render ♃ (♃) when the font supports U+2643.
U+2643 (JUPITER). Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF). Hex 2643, decimal 9795. Used in astronomy and astrology for the planet Jupiter.
In astronomy and space content, astrology and horoscope sites, educational material about planets, planet reference lists, and any design or copy that requires the Jupiter symbol (♃).
HTML references (&#9795; or &#x2643;) go in markup. The CSS escape \2643 is used in stylesheets, typically on ::before or ::after. Both render ♃ (♃).
Named entities cover common characters; Miscellaneous Symbols like U+2643 use numeric hex or decimal codes or CSS escapes. That is standard for planet and zodiac symbols.

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