Glossary
Waxing Crescent
Waxing Crescent
This phase occurs when the visible moon is partly but less than one-half illuminated by direct sunlight. The illuminated part is increasing. Learn more on Wikipedia.
Waxing Gibbous
Waxing Gibbous
This phase occurs when the moon is more than one-half but not fully illuminated by direct sunlight. The illuminated part is increasing. Learn more on Wikipedia.
Waning Gibbous
Waning Gibbous
This phase occurs when the moon is partly but more than one-half illuminated by direct sunlight. The illuminated part is decreasing. Learn more on Wikipedia.
Waning Crescent
Waning Crescent
This phase occurs when the moon is partly but less than one-half illuminated by direct sunlight while the illuminated part is decreasing. Learn more on Wikipedia.