when the illuminated crescent appears to have dark stripes running through it. This is likely due to a combination of diffraction of the Moon’s image through our own atmosphere, as well as the ...

As it grows, it is known as a waxing moon, and gradually increases from a waxing "crescent" (for its shape into the first quarter moon. As it continues to brighten, it takes on an oblong ...

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