What does the half moon icon mean?

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what does the half moon icon mean?

there is a half moon to the left of the contact name after I sent the message. what does that mean?

 

[Just_Me_D]

Re: what does the half moon icon mean?

It means the "Do Not Disturb" option is enabled.

 

[BreakingKayfabe]

Re: what does the half moon icon mean?

If you turned it on by accident, open up the message and go to the top right where it says "Details" on toggle off Do Not Disturb.