waxing moon
Pre-fullness lunar phase
A waxing moon is the lunar phase between new moon and full moon, when the illuminated portion visible from Earth grows larger each night.
The term comes from an old sense of wax meaning to increase or grow, the opposite of wane.
The waxing moon provided enough light for our evening hike.
In astrology and folk traditions, the waxing moon is often associated with growth, new beginnings, and building energy.
Curved sickle-like arc
- gibbousConvexly swollen shape
- first quarterMoon half-visible, growing
- lunarOf the moon
- phasesDistinct periods in sequence
orbit · celestial · telescope · skywatching · stargazing · observatory · moonrise · night sky
Increase in size
- renewalMaking current again
- beginningsInitial stages of something
- expansionIncrease in scope
- manifestationOutward display of something
increase · abundance · fertility · planting · optimism · hope · potential · becoming
Degree of light emitted
- glowSteady, soft light
- radianceGlowing luminous quality
- luminosityIntrinsic brightness of source
- shineEmit or reflect light
silvery · moonlight · nighttime · darkness · shadows · penumbra · moonbeam · nocturnal
Date-tracking system
- monthYear's twelfth part
- lunar calendarTimekeeping by moon phases
- astrologyDivination by celestial positions
- zodiacCelestial belt of signs
ritual · ceremony · agriculture · planting calendar · folklore · almanac · Islamic calendar · Hebrew calendar
Attractive force between masses
- tidesPeriodic sea-level changes
- spring tideExtreme tidal fluctuation
- neap tideLowest tidal range
- tidal rangeExtent of tide fluctuation
ocean · coastal · high tide · low tide · tidal bulge · sea level · marine · fishing
crescent
Curved sickle-like arc
- gibbousConvexly swollen shape
- first quarterMoon half-visible, growing
- lunarOf the moon
phases · orbit · celestial · telescope · skywatching · stargazing · observatory · moonrise · night sky · ecliptic
growth
Increase in size
- renewalMaking current again
- beginningsInitial stages of something
- expansionIncrease in scope
manifestation · increase · abundance · fertility · planting · optimism · hope · potential · becoming · emergence
brightness
Degree of light emitted
- glowSteady, soft light
- radianceGlowing luminous quality
- luminosityIntrinsic brightness of source
shine · silvery · moonlight · nighttime · darkness · shadows · penumbra · moonbeam · nocturnal · moonlit
calendar
Date-tracking system
- monthYear's twelfth part
- lunar calendarTimekeeping by moon phases
- astrologyDivination by celestial positions
zodiac · ritual · ceremony · agriculture · planting calendar · folklore · almanac · Islamic calendar · Hebrew calendar · Chinese calendar
gravitational pull
Attractive force between masses
- tidesPeriodic sea-level changes
- spring tideExtreme tidal fluctuation
- neap tideLowest tidal range
tidal range · ocean · coastal · high tide · low tide · tidal bulge · sea level · marine · fishing · tide tables
- moonlunar, luna, moonlight, moonrise, moonset
- celestial cycleslunar cycle, solar cycle, lunar phase, orbit, eclipse
- lunar cycleslunar cycle, first quarter, last quarter, waning gibbous, waning crescent
- Moon Lorelunar cycle, Luna, Selene, Artemis, Diana
- moon symbolismcrescent, lunar cycle, moonlight, Luna, Selene
- astrologyastrology, zodiac, horoscope, horoscopes, birth chart
waxing moonwaning moon
Moon after full, before new
old moon · waning crescent · waning gibbous · dark moon · new moon
waxing moonwaning moon
Moon after full, before new
twilight · autumn · fading · declining · diminishing
wax, moon, waxy, waxing, waxed, beeswax, waxes, waxen, earwax