An observer sees only a thin sliver of the Moon lit on the right side. Which statement best describes the Moon at this point in its cycle?

A thin lit sliver on the right is a waxing crescent. “Waxing” means the illuminated portion is growing, so the Moon will progress toward first quarter in a few days. A waning crescent would have its lit sliver on the left.

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