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waning moon

second half of a lunar month, when the lit portion of the Moon seen from the Earth is shrinking, between the full moon and the next new moon
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waning moon

Summary

waning moon is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[1]

Key Facts

  • waning moon is a type of phase of the moon[2].
  • waning moon's Commons category is recorded as Waning moon[3].
  • waning moon is the opposite of waxing moon[4].

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Definition and Type

waning moon is a type of phase of the moon[2]. It is the opposite of waxing moon[4].

Why It Matters

waning moon is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[1]

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · SLuecke · 2026-08-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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