waxing moons
Growing lunar phases
Waxing moons are moons in the phase between new and full, when the illuminated portion visible from Earth grows larger each night.
The term contrasts with waning moons, which shrink toward the new moon.
Waxing suggests increase or growth: The garden almanac recommended planting during the waxing moon.
- lunationMoon's orbital period
- crescentCurved sickle-like arc
- gibbousConvexly swollen shape
- selenologyScientific study of the moon
- lunar phaseCyclical satellite appearance
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lunar phase direction
waxing moonswaning moons
Lunar discs growing smaller
waning gibbous · decline · diminishment · decay · endings
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