A waxing moon is one that moves from a new moon (totally dark) to a full moon (totally lit by the sun). A waning moon goes from full to new.
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The sequential changes in the appearance of the moon are called phases. These phases include new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent.
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The moon phase that occurs after a new moon is a waxing crescent. During this phase, a small sliver of the moon becomes visible as it starts to grow brighter each night.
Nothing in particular 'happens', except that the moon's appearance changes as time goes on. That part of the lunar cycle is called the 'waxing' phases, and comprises roughly the first two weeks after every New Moon.
The appearance of the moon on a Friday varies depending on the lunar phase for that specific date. The moon can be a new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, last quarter, or waning crescent. To determine its exact appearance, you can check a lunar calendar or astronomy app for the specific Friday in question.
When the moon appears to be getting larger each day, it is said to be waxing. This phase occurs as the amount of illuminated surface visible from Earth increases, creating the appearance of a growing moon.
Getting larger is WAXING. Getting smaller is WANING..
when the moon is said to be "waxing" it basically means that it's getting bigger. the sun reflects off of more of its surface that is visable to the earth. from the new moon, it slowly becomes a waxing crescent, then waxing gibbous, to eventually a full moon. then begins "waning" or getting smaller until it's back to the new moon again.
The Moon appears to be waxing when it is transitioning from a new moon to a full moon, and waning when transitioning from a full moon to a new moon. Without specific information on the current lunar phase, it's not possible to determine if the Moon is waxing or waning at this moment.
On Saturday, February 16, 2019, the moon was in its Waxing Gibbous phase. This phase occurs when the moon is between the First Quarter and Full Moon, with more than half of the moon's surface illuminated. The Waxing Gibbous phase is characterized by a bulging appearance, leading up to the Full Moon.
The First Quarter moon comes after the Waxing Crescent moon.