Waxing Gibbous phase

Waxing Gibbous: The Moon Approaches Fullness

The waxing gibbous phase follows the first quarter, where the moon's light increases beyond half, but it isn't quite full yet. This phase is marked by a moon that is bright and almost complete, glowing from 51% to about 99%. The waxing gibbous moon signals that the full moon is just around the corner, its light becoming more radiant each night.
This stage is filled with anticipation as the moon nears its fullest, shining brilliantly in the night sky.