Waxing.
Waning.
The periodic changes in the moon's shape are called phases. The moon goes through different phases as it orbits the Earth, including new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter.
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.
New moon?
that is a waning moon
A new moon is when there is little of the moon visible, except possibly a thin crescent. A full moon is when all of the moon is visible.
New Moon, Gibbous Moon, Cresent Moon, Half- Moon, Full Moon, Half- Moon, Cresent Moon, Gibbous Moon, New Moon When the moon is going to Full Moon, it is called waxing. When the moon is going to New Moon, it is called Waning
The definition of the waxing crescent moon is anytime after the new moon and before the full moon. After the full moon its is called a waning moon until the next new moon.
The definition of the waxing crescent moon is anytime after the new moon and before the full moon. After the full moon its is called a waning moon until the next new moon.
A new moon is when the moon first appears as a slender crescent. shortly after its conjunction with the sun - it is not a full moon
The apparent changes in the shape of the moon are called lunar phases. These phases include the waxing and waning crescent, first and third quarter, and waxing and waning gibbous, leading to the primary phases of new moon and full moon.
When the moon is becoming full, it is called the waxing gibbous phase. It occurs after the first quarter moon and before the full moon, when more than half but not all of the moon's face is illuminated.