Asked by kj

Moon phases follow a predictable pattern. What does a waxing crescent indicate about the visible portion of the Moon?


The lit portion visible from Earth is increasing.


The lit portion visible from Earth is decreasing.


The Moon is in a lunar eclipse.


The Moon is in a solar eclipse.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
The lit portion visible from Earth is increasing.

("Waxing" means the illuminated fraction is growing; a crescent is when less than half the face is lit.)