It's usually said that the moon is 'waxing' when it appears to grow in size.
waxing
When the moon appears completely dark it is called a new moon.
waxing is when it's growing, waning is when it's shrinking
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"
waxing
waxing
When the moon appears completely dark it is called a new moon.
waxing is when it's growing, waning is when it's shrinking
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"
New Moon.
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.
A Full Moon
It is called a waxing moon.
It is called a waxing moon.
that is a waning moon.