waning moons
Lunar phases diminishing
Waning moons are lunar phases between full moon and new moon, when the illuminated portion visible from Earth progressively shrinks.
The waning gibbous follows the full moon; the waning crescent precedes the new moon.
Figuratively, anything in decline may be described as waning: the waning moon of his career, waning enthusiasm.
- crescentCurved sickle-like arc
- third quarter75% through a cycle
- diminishingBecoming progressively less
- declineDecrease or refuse
- shrinkageDecrease in size
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waning moonswaxing moons
Phases showing increasing illumination
new beginnings · manifestation · renewal · emergence · expansion
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