Question

study the image. 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, growing in size as it moves from new - moon phase towards the first - quarter phase. The image shows a thin crescent of light on the moon, indicating it is waxing crescent.

Answer:

waxing crescent