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The Waxing and Waning of the Moon . Waxing vs. Waning. Waning: the moon at any time after the full moon and before the new moon (the illuminated area is decreasing) Waxing: the moon at any time after the new moon and before full moon (the illuminated area is increasing ).
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Waxing vs. Waning Waning: the moon at any time after the full moon and before the new moon (theilluminated area is decreasing) Waxing: the moon at any time after the new moon and before full moon (theilluminated area is increasing)
What is the Difference? • ☽ = »b« = beginning (waxing)• ☾ = »d« = descending (waning)