moonphase
Crescent or gibbous
Moonphase refers to the current stage of the moon's monthly cycle—new moon, crescent, quarter, gibbous, or full.
The term appears most often in watch terminology, where a moonphase complication displays the lunar cycle on the dial: a vintage moonphase watch.
Also spelled as two words: moon phase.
Reflected solar radiance, nocturnal
- moonriseMoon appearing over horizon
- moonsetMoon sinking below horizon
- crescentCurved sickle-like arc
- gibbousConvexly swollen shape
moonbeam · moonlit · twilight · nightscape · silhouette · moonshine · moonshadow · supermoon
Moon's orbital period
- perigeeOrbit's closest point
- apogeeHighest orbital point
- syzygyTrilinear celestial arrangement
- penumbraRegion of partial illumination
umbra · ephemeris · terminator · libration · earthshine
Coating for shine
- waningGradually decreasing in intensity
- cycleRepeating sequence of events
- rhythmPatterned stress and silence
- periodicOccurring at intervals
recurrent · sequence · interval · regularity · alternation · progression · transition · renewal
moonlight
Reflected solar radiance, nocturnal
gibbous · moonbeam · moonlit · twilight · nightscape · silhouette · moonshine · moonshadow · supermoon
lunation
Moon's orbital period
penumbra · umbra · ephemeris · terminator · libration · earthshine
waxing
Coating for shine
- waningGradually decreasing in intensity
- cycleRepeating sequence of events
- rhythmPatterned stress and silence
periodic · recurrent · sequence · interval · regularity · alternation · progression · transition · renewal · completion
Ramadan
Ninth Islamic month
ebb
Gradual retreat seaward
moonphasesolar time
Timekeeping by sun position
solar calendar · solar day · solar year · Gregorian calendar · solstice
moonphasesolar cycle
Recurring pattern of stellar activity
time of day · solar noon · sunrise · sunset