first quarter moon

Definition

noun. the phase of the moon when half of it is illuminated and appears as a semicircle.

The first quarter moon shone brightly in the night sky.

Tonight the first quarter moon is visible.

half moon; waxing moon; lunar phase

first quarter moon

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