Question

1. what phase of the moon is this picture? full moon new moon waning gibbous waxing crescent

Explanation:

The waxing crescent phase of the moon shows a small sliver of the moon's illuminated side increasing in size. The new moon is mostly dark, the full moon is completely illuminated, and the waning gibbous is decreasing in illumination. The image shows a small illuminated sliver increasing, which matches the waxing crescent.

Answer:

waxing crescent