What is a 'Waxing or Waning Moon'? A waxing moon is the period when the Moon's illuminated portion appears to be growing , from the new moon to the full moon . The term "waxing" comes from the Old English word for "to grow or increase" and signifies that the amount of the Moon's visible surface that is lit by the sun is increasing each night. The phases of the waxing moon include the waxing crescent, first quarter, and waxing gibbous, all leading up to the full moon.  A waning moon is when...

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