Question

predicting the moons phases. in this photo, this phase of the moon is called. the next phase will be waning gibbous. waning crescent, waxing crescent, quarter moon

Explanation:

The moon phase shown is a crescent - shaped moon with the right - hand side illuminated, which is a waxing crescent. Waxing means the illuminated portion of the moon is increasing.

Answer:

waxing crescent