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 ...

13. And if you just want to see a sliver of the moon, that happens on New Year’s Day when the waxing crescent — a thin crescent moon — will be visible just after sunset.

The crescent Moon sits to the upper right of blazing Venus, creating a stunning scene that will last: The pair will dominate the early-evening hours, finally setting in the west some four hours ...

If you face south-southwest about 45 minutes after sunset during mid-twilight you'll see a beautiful crescent moon. And floating about 3 degrees above it will be the dazzling Evening Star ...

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A trifecta of stargazing events could be visible in space in the coming days. In addition to the crescent moon and the possibility of more displays of the Northern lights, Venus, the brightest ...

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You can see this most nights, but perhaps the most precious kind of Moon is visible only on the few days on either side of New Moon. At this time, you'll also see a waxing or waning Crescent Moon ...