What is another word for quarter moon?
Pronunciation: [kwˈɔːtə mˈuːn] (IPA) 
Quarter moon, also known as a half moon, refers to the phase of the moon where only half of the visible face appears illuminated. Other synonyms for this phase of the moon include a half-lit moon, a demi-lune, a waxing crescent, and a waning gibbous. In astronomy, the quarter moon is one of the most significant phases of the lunar cycle, marking the midway point between a new moon and a full moon. During this phase, the moon appears as a half-circle in the sky, with the illuminated portion facing toward the sun and the dark side facing away.
