The waxing crescent phase is a beguiling interlude in the lunar cycle, a bridge spanning the dark, enigmatic new moon and the sharp-lined, illuminated first quarter. In this phase, the moon's surface is suffused with an ever-increasing light, gradually revealing its splendor in the night sky, the illumination swelling from a mere 4% to a resplendent 31%.
This fleeting moment is a thing of beauty, ephemeral as it is, lasting only three short days before transforming into the angular first quarter. This celestial dance, a mesmerizing performance by the moon, Earth, and sun, is a testament to the infinite complexities and beauty of the universe, a reminder of the majesty of the cosmos.
| Date | Ends | Visibility |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, February 21, 2023 | Friday, February 24, 2023 | 5.22 ~ 28.85 |
| Thursday, March 23, 2023 | Saturday, March 25, 2023 | 7.63 ~ 22.48 |
| Friday, April 21, 2023 | Monday, April 24, 2023 | 4.69 ~ 25.05 |
| Sunday, May 21, 2023 | Wednesday, May 24, 2023 | 6.55 ~ 27.36 |
| Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | Friday, June 23, 2023 | 8.32 ~ 29.86 |
| Wednesday, July 19, 2023 | Saturday, July 22, 2023 | 5.18 ~ 24.29 |
| Friday, August 18, 2023 | Monday, August 21, 2023 | 6.76 ~ 27.86 |
| Saturday, September 16, 2023 | Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | 4.05 ~ 23.38 |
| Monday, October 16, 2023 | Thursday, October 19, 2023 | 5.92 ~ 28.73 |
| Wednesday, November 15, 2023 | Friday, November 17, 2023 | 9.02 ~ 25.49 |
| Thursday, December 14, 2023 | Saturday, December 16, 2023 | 6.36 ~ 21.99 |
| Friday, January 12, 2024 | Monday, January 15, 2024 | 4.11 ~ 28.38 |