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We have a mnemonic in Germany, I'll try to transfer it to english.

If the crescent follows the curve of the letter "b", it gets bigger -> waxing

If the crescent follows the curve of the letter "d", it is decreasing -> waning

Maybe you'll find better words for it.

Disclaimer: this might only work in the northern hemisphere...

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