Waning Crescent

A Waning Crescent is a phase of the moon that occurs just before a new moon. During this phase, only a small, curved sliver of the moon is visible, gradually decreasing in size each night. The term "waning" means the illuminated part is shrinking, and "crescent" describes the shape of the visible portion. This phase typically appears in the early morning hours before sunrise and signals the transition from the last quarter moon back to the new moon. It’s part of the natural lunar cycle that takes about 29.5 days to complete.