A WANING Moon.
An increasing Moon is called a waxing Moon.
NB
From New Moon to first quarter it is a WAXING CRESCENT Moon
From 1sr Quarter to Full Moon it is a WAXING GIBBOUS Moon
From Full Moon to Last Quarter it is a WANING GIBBOUS Moon
From Last Quarter to next New Moon it is a WANING CRESCENT Moon.
waning
Waning.
When the moon appears to be shrinking, it is said to be waning. This phase occurs as the amount of illuminated surface visible from Earth is decreasing. It gradually transitions from a full moon to a new moon.
Waning
waxing is when it's growing, waning is when it's shrinking
waning
Waning.
When the moon appears to be shrinking, it is said to be waning. This phase occurs as the amount of illuminated surface visible from Earth is decreasing. It gradually transitions from a full moon to a new moon.
Waning
waxing is when it's growing, waning is when it's shrinking
When the moon appears completely dark it is called a new moon.
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.
It's usually said that the moon is 'waxing' when it appears to grow in size.
It is said to be waning, and waxing when the moon's light is increasing.
New Moon.
A Full Moon
It is called a waxing moon.