waxing
waxing
"waxing"
It's usually said that the moon is 'waxing' when it appears to grow in size.
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.
When the moon appears to be decreasing in size, it is called waning. When the moon appears to be increasing in size, it is called waxing.
waxing is when it's growing, waning is when it's shrinking
waning
Waxing
When the moon appears to be shrinking, it is said to be waning. This phase occurs as the amount of illuminated surface visible from Earth is decreasing. It gradually transitions from a full moon to a new moon.
Waning.
Waxing. This term is used to describe the phase of the moon when it appears to be growing larger in the sky as it transitions from a new moon to a full moon.
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