2006-08-27 15:57:32 · 8 answers · asked by Keke 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Any lunar phase following the new moon and prior to the first quarter phase, is considered a waxing crescent. This portion of the phase cycle can last slightly more than a week in some cases. In that context, the answer is yes.
The first few days after new moon, it doesn't seem to change as quickly as the later phases.
2006-08-27 16:31:35 · answer #1 · answered by Jay T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, and Third Quarter happen at exact instants in time. Between those instants are the crescent and gibbous phases.
For example, the most recent New Moon was on August 23, at 19:10 Universal Time (that's 3:10pm EDT), and First Quarter will be on August 31 at 22:57 UT. Between New Moon and First Quarter, the Moon is a waxing (meaning growing) crescent.
2006-08-27 23:29:44 · answer #2 · answered by kris 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think so. To me it can be called waxing crescent for 5 days. After that it doesn't look like a crescent.
Take a look at the August Moon Calendar:
http://stardate.org/nightsky/moon/
What do you think?
;-D I hope the Moon brings you romance!
2006-08-27 23:27:15 · answer #3 · answered by China Jon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. It is crescent until it hits the first quarter. By definition that is 1/4 of the full 29.5 day cycle. Even if you call it new for 1.5 days on each side of it being truly new, you have more than 3 days.
2006-08-27 23:18:04 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. Quark 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
The waxing crescant lunar phase lasts for 7 days [actually 7.3825 days] from the New Moon to the First Quarter.
2006-08-27 23:03:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No .. no phase of the moon lasts quite that long ... unless the Earth stops spinning.
Jonnie
2006-08-27 23:06:49 · answer #6 · answered by Jonnie 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no the same exact size
2006-08-27 23:02:22 · answer #7 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it cannot
2006-08-27 23:04:48 · answer #8 · answered by FusionQ 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋