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Question by  jflick (19)

What does a waxing crescent moon look like?

How long does it last?

 
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Answer by  ilopez (6)

The crescent moon looks like the smile of the Cheshire cat from Alice in Wonderland; if his head were turned sideways his dimples would face away from the sun. Since the moon has 8 phases over a 29.5 day period a little bit more of the moon can be seen everyday.

 
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Answer by  TJenkins602 (656)

A waxing crescent moon has a sicle shape like a banana. They tend to last a few days. The moon as it orbits around the earth is seen in various stages.

 
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