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waxing moon

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waxing moon [′waks·iŋ ′mün]
(astronomy)
The moon between new and full, when its visible part is increasing.

waxing moon
only effective time for sowing seeds. [Gardening Lore: Boland, 31]
See : Fertility


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The waxing moon is an image of the Fall, of an exile that cannot be dispensed with since "of no onehood comes unity; there can be no oneness where there is only one.
lt;<MOON FACT>> A waxing moon appears to be growing larger; a waning moon appears to be shrinking.
The comet should remain bright for a few weeks, but the waxing moon may obstruct the view, Marsden said.
 
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