Question

what is the waxing crescent phase? 2/5 the phase when the moon is fully illuminated and appears as a complete circle. the phase when the moon appears as a half - circle, either waxing or waning. the phase before the new moon when the moon is not visible at all. the phase after the new moon when a small sliver of the moon becomes visible and is increasing in size.

Explanation:

The waxing crescent phase is the lunar phase after the new - moon when a small sliver of the moon becomes visible and increases in size. The first option describes the full - moon phase, the second describes the half - moon phase (first or last quarter), and the third describes the new - moon phase.

Answer:

The phase after the New Moon when a small sliver of the moon becomes visible and is increasing in size.