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

I have shown two crescentmoons, two gibbous moons, two half-moons, but only one full and one new moon.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins