The moon phase when the moon is not visible from Earth is called the New Moon. During this phase, the moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, causing the illuminated side of the moon to face away from us. As a result, the moon appears dark and blends into the night sky. This phase marks the beginning of the lunar cycle.
New Moon Phase
The waxing crescent is the first phase after the new moon.
New Moon
The new moon phase is not visible in the sky because it sets and rises with the sun.
The moon phase you are describing is the waxing crescent phase. During this phase, less than half of the moon is illuminated, and the visible portion is increasing as it progresses toward the first quarter phase. The illumination grows as the moon orbits the Earth, moving away from the new moon phase.
New Moon Phase
New Moon Phase
The waxing crescent is the first phase after the new moon.
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New Moon
The new moon phase is not visible in the sky because it sets and rises with the sun.
The moon phase you are describing is the waxing crescent phase. During this phase, less than half of the moon is illuminated, and the visible portion is increasing as it progresses toward the first quarter phase. The illumination grows as the moon orbits the Earth, moving away from the new moon phase.
New Moon.
Immediately before New Moon.
New Moon.
A waning cresent.