HTML Entity for Uranus (♅)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Uranus symbol (♅) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+2645 (URANUS) in the Miscellaneous Symbols block—the standard planetary/astrological glyph for the planet Uranus, used in astronomy charts, educational content, and space-themed designs.
Render it with ♅, ♅, or CSS escape \2645. There is no named HTML entity. Pair the symbol with the word “Uranus” for clarity, especially for screen readers and audiences unfamiliar with planetary glyphs.
⚡ Quick Reference — Uranus Entity
U+2645Miscellaneous Symbols
♅Hexadecimal reference
♅Decimal reference
—No named entity
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+2645
Hex code ♅
HTML code ♅
Named entity (none)
CSS code \2645
Meaning Uranus (planetary symbol)
Also called Planet Uranus glyph
Block Miscellaneous Symbols (U+2600–U+26FF)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing the Uranus symbol (♅) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\2645";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): ♅</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): ♅</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Uranus symbol (♅) is supported in modern browsers when the font includes Miscellaneous Symbols glyphs:
👀 Live Preview
See the Uranus symbol rendered live in different contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
♅ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 2645 to display the Uranus symbol. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
♅ uses the decimal Unicode value 9797 to display the same character. A common method for Miscellaneous Symbols.
CSS Entity
\2645 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce the glyph: ♅. Unicode U+2645 sits in Miscellaneous Symbols (U+2600–U+26FF) alongside other planetary glyphs.
Use Cases
The Uranus symbol (♅) is commonly used in:
Planet facts, observatory sites, and space-related documentation.
Science textbooks, learning apps, and classroom materials about the solar system.
Planet lists, infographics, and interactive astronomy dashboards.
Research papers, ephemerides, and academic content referencing planets.
Horoscope pages, birth-chart tools, and astrological references.
Cosmic visuals, planet-themed UI, and space exploration branding.
Dashboards and APIs that display planetary symbols alongside orbital data.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Pair ♅ with the word “Uranus” for clarity and accessibility
- Use
aria-label="Uranus"when the symbol stands alone - Pick one style (hex or decimal) per project for consistency
- Use fonts that support Miscellaneous Symbols
- Test rendering across browsers and devices
Don’t
- Rely on the symbol alone without context for general audiences
- Mix entity styles randomly in one file
- Use CSS escape
\2645inside HTML markup - Use HTML entities in JS (use
\u2645instead) - Expect a named HTML entity—none exists for ♅
Key Takeaways
Type ♅ directly, or use hex/decimal references
♅ ♅For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\2645Unicode U+2645 — URANUS (Miscellaneous Symbols)
No named entity—use numeric codes in HTML or \2645 in CSS
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
♅ (hex), ♅ (decimal), or \2645 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity. In UTF-8 you can also type ♅ directly.U+2645 (URANUS). Miscellaneous Symbols block. Hex 2645, decimal 9797. Used for the planet Uranus in astronomy and astrology notation.♅ or ♅) go directly in markup. The CSS escape \2645 is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of ::before or ::after. Same visual result, different layers of the stack.♅ or ♅ in HTML, or \2645 in CSS.Explore More HTML Entities!
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