Waxing Gibbous
I wasn’t sure what a “waxing gibbous” is, but a quick search led me to moonconnection.com.
After the new moon, the sunlit portion is increasing, but less than half, so it is waxing crescent. After the first quarter, the sunlit portion is still increasing, but now it is more than half, so it is waxing gibbous. After the full moon (maximum illumination), the light continually decreases. So the waning gibbous phase occurs next. Following the third quarter is the waning crescent, which wanes until the light is completely gone — a new moon.
Another great moon shot!
Great pic. very informative thanks.
I just commented you on how to take a moon pic just like this! lol! Let me know 😛
AMAZING!!
Very interesting information. Lovely moon photo
What a fantastic camera you’ve got – it looks so close and geographically recognisable. The phases move so quickly, don’t they? On Monday it’ll be full already!
I plan to be out there on Monday, just to see what this camera and lens can do with a full moon.
That should be pretty spectacular if you can get out early enough to get the colour too!