Question

which phase of the moon is shown? full moon first quarter waning gibbous waxing crescent

Explanation:

A waxing crescent moon shows a sliver of the moon's illuminated side, which is increasing in size as the moon moves from new - moon phase towards the first - quarter phase. The image shows a thin illuminated portion of the moon, characteristic of a waxing crescent.

Answer:

D. waxing crescent