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Many Native American peoples traditionally referred to the full moons around August and September also as "corn moons. Other ...

As it grows, it is known as a waxing moon, and gradually increases from a waxing "crescent" (for its shape into the first quarter moon. As it continues to brighten, it takes on an oblong ...

New Moon 45 to 90 degrees from the Sun: Waxing Crescent Moon 90 to 135 degrees from the Sun: First Quarter Moon 135 to 180 degrees from the Sun: Waxing Gibbous Moon 180 to 225 degrees from the Sun ...

With the moon 72% illuminated and entering its waxing crescent phase, according to space.com, it's headed toward a special full moon. Here's a look at what's happening in this month's lunar cycle.