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The moon phases from a new moon to a full moon is known as waxing. The moon phases from full moon to the next new moon is waning.

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What is waxing crescent moon?

um. i don't know why you asking me? BTW the answer is the opposite of a waxing gibbous


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The opposite of a waning gibbous moon is a waxing gibbous moon. As the moon transitions from waning to waxing, it progresses through its different phases.


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Does waxing make hair coarser?

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What is a waxing crescent?

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What is it called when you can hear something coming closer?

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When the moon goes from a new moon to a full moon it is?

waxing means it is getting bigger, which i assume is what you mean. the opposite is waning