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I don't think there's a specific term for it; one word for a point of this nature in general is a "cusp," and the astronomical term for the general region of the end would be "limb" (this applies to a larger region than just the point at the end, though).

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What are crescent moon ends?

HORNSThe crescent moon end is called the Horn.It's all part of the Moon; the crescent ends are the last lit-up area of the moon. At the crescent, most of the illuminated area of the moon is the other side of the Moon, facing away. The remainder of the side of the Moon that we can see is dark.


How does the crescent phase that precedes the new moon differ from the crescent phase that follows the new moon?

A waning crescent is the phase in which the visible (illuminated) Moon is shrinking, leading to a New Moon (all dark). The open end of the crescent is facing away from the rising sun.A waxing crescent is the phase following a New Moon during which more of the visible face is being illuminated, leading toward a Full Moon. The open end of the crescent is facing away from the setting sun.(These directions do not vary by hemisphere as do the conventions of left and right.)


Does the moon really look like a fingernail?

The moon can appear crescent-shaped when it is near the beginning or end of its phases, resembling a fingernail. This crescent shape occurs when the sun illuminates only a portion of the moon's surface visible from Earth.


Why does the moon look like it has a face on it?

The moon looks like it has a face because the moon is a super hero that tries to save the world but if the moon ever stops smiling earth dies some people say that is the reason earth will might end 2012.


What is the correct order of moon phases in the lunar cycle from beginning to end?

The correct order of moon phases in the lunar cycle from beginning to end is: new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, waning crescent, and back to new moon.

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One pointed end of a crescent?

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What are crescent moon ends?

HORNSThe crescent moon end is called the Horn.It's all part of the Moon; the crescent ends are the last lit-up area of the moon. At the crescent, most of the illuminated area of the moon is the other side of the Moon, facing away. The remainder of the side of the Moon that we can see is dark.


How does the crescent phase that precedes the new moon differ from the crescent phase that follows the new moon?

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What is the pointed end of a cone called?

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What is the moon phase from beginning to end?

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Is the anterior end of Paramecium rounded or pointed?

the anterior end of Paramecium is rounded.


How does the moon affect Ramadan?

When the moon of Ramadan is seen , the Fasting will be started and moon of Shawwal is seen the fasting will be end


Does the moon really look like a fingernail?

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What is the end of a javelin called?

The end of a javelin is called the tip or head. It is typically pointed to aid in penetration and aerodynamics when thrown.


How long will you see a new moon after seeing a crescent?

One or two days after the new moon, go outside and look west at sunset. The razor-thin crescent moon is sometimes called "Diana's Bow", because Diana the Huntress was the goddess of the Moon, and it looks somewhat like a bow bent almost double. Walt Disney used this theme at the end of the Beethoven's 6th Symphony element in Fantasia.


What does a moon dragon look like DragonVale?

Well it's a pale blue/white color with crescent moons down its back with a large crescent moon on the end of the tail. It has large wings also. Or this guy on random player has it I've seen it before


Why does the moon look like it has a face on it?

The moon looks like it has a face because the moon is a super hero that tries to save the world but if the moon ever stops smiling earth dies some people say that is the reason earth will might end 2012.