Question

predicting the moons phases
in this photo, this phase of the moon is called
the next phase will be
about 27 days from now the phase will be

Explanation:

The crescent moon is a phase where only a sliver of the moon is illuminated. After the crescent phase, the waxing - gibbous phase follows as more of the moon becomes visible. The moon's cycle is about 29.5 days, so about 27 days from a given phase will bring us close to the same phase again.

Answer:

In this photo, this phase of the moon is called Crescent.
The next phase will be Waxing - Gibbous.
About 27 days from now the phase will be Crescent.