gibbous
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“The waning gibbous moon will severely compromise this shower at the time of maximum activity,” notes the American Meteor Society.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 29, 2025
Viewing will also be hampered by the waning gibbous moon at 93% of its full illumination and present in the sky throughout the night.
From BBC • Nov. 17, 2024
Even now, however, a waning gibbous moon will still somewhat impede viewing conditions.
From Salon • Oct. 18, 2024
The waxing gibbous moon will set around midnight, ushering in excellent viewing conditions later in the night and predawn hours.
From National Geographic • Dec. 6, 2023
The moon hangs small and yellow and gibbous.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
