Gibbous Collection

Phases of the Moon. Composite image showing the Moon at each stage of its 28 day cycle (a lunar month). Along the top row, the Moon is a waxing (growing in apparent size) crescent

Optical image of a waxing gibbous moon
Waxing gibbous Moon. Optical image of a waxing gibbous Moon. A gibbous Moon is one showing over half the surface. The Moon is said to wax when it is increasing in apparent size

Waxing gibbous Moon, computer-enhanced image. The colour saturation of this image has been enhanced to accentuate the natural variation in colour of the Moons surface

ISS and the Moon C013 / 5148
ISS and the Moon. The International Space Station (ISS, upper left) is orbiting the Earth here at an altitude of around 390 kilometres

Johannes Hevelius observation of a Gibbous Moon
5312019 Johannes Hevelius observation of a Gibbous Moon; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Johannes Hevelius observation of a Gibbous Moon. Johannes Hevelius (1611-1687) a Polish-Lithuanian Astronomer

Waning Gibbous Moon from Sydney Australia
High resolution stitched image of a waning gibbous moon showing crater detail

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Antarctica, Gibbous moon rises above massive tabular iceberg in McFarlane Strait near Livingstone Island Date: 19/02/2005

Gal. 48, c. 29b, folio from Sidereus Nuncius, 1610 (pen & ink on paper)
3928777 Gal. 48, c. 29b, folio from Sidereus Nuncius, 1610 (pen & ink on paper) by Galilei, Galileo (1564-1642); 19x12.7 cm; Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale, Florence

Waning gibbous Moon. Image 18 of 27. Optical image of a waning (decreasing in apparent size) gibbous Moon 18 days into its 28-day cycle

Waxing gibbous Moon. Image 13 of 27. Optical image of a waxing (increasing in apparent size) gibbous Moon 13 days into its 28-day cycle

Lunar corona around a gibbous Moon. This phenomenon is caused by the diffraction of the moonlight by water droplets or ice crystals in the air

Wind Turbines And Gibbous Moon At Sunrise, Winter, Pillar Mountain; Kodiak, Alaska, United States Of America

Half Of The Moon Illuminated In A Dark Sky

Gibbous Moon, artwork
Gibbous Moon, computer artwork. The Moon is said to be gibbous when it is more than half full

ISS crossing the Moon C013 / 5150
ISS crossing the Moon, time-lapse image. The International Space Station (ISS; upper left, lower right, and crossing the Moon) is orbiting the Earth here at an altitude of around 390 kilometres

ISS and the Moon C013 / 5149
ISS and the Moon. The International Space Station (ISS, upper left) is orbiting the Earth here at an altitude of around 390 kilometres

Africa, Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls National Park, Gibbous moon and clearing storm clouds above Zambezi River at twilight

Gibbous moon in the night sky
Gibbous Moon in the night sky. The moon passes through a complete set of phases, from new moon to new moon, once every 29.53 days (a synodic month)

Comet passing a planet, artwork. The planet is passing in front of (eclipsing) its parent star. Its moon (in its crescent phase) is at top left

Blunt / Moon Gibbous 1849
The moon gibbous - in a decreasing state

Phases of Mercury, artwork C017 / 0773
Phases of Mercury, computer artwork. Mercury exhibits phases in a similar way to the Moon as it orbits the Sun (centre)

Phases of Venus, artwork C017 / 0774
Phases of Venus, computer artwork. Venus exhibits phases (right) in a similar way to the Moon as it orbits the Sun (centre). The Earth (blue) is also shown

North Africa and Europe, satellite image C016 / 3866
North Africa and Europe, satellite image. North is towards top. Clouds (white) are seen over most of Europe, with a cloud-free view over the vast expanse of the Sahara (brown) in North Africa

Antarctica, Gibbous moon rises above massive tabular iceberg in McFarlane Strait near Livingstone Island

Gibbous moon rising over a coastal cliff
Moon. A gibbous moon rising over a coastal cliff. The moon passes through a complete set of phases, from new moon to new moon, once every 29.53 days (a synodic month)

Comet and Earth, artwork
Comet and Earth. Artwork of a comet passing the Earth. Comets are bodies of ice and dust that enter the inner solar system from the outer solar system

View of a gibbous moon
Gibbous moon. View of a gibbous moon. The moon passes through a complete set of phases, from new moon to new moon, once every 29.53 days (a synodic month)

Venus, artwork. This is the second planet from the Sun, the next in from Earth and around 42 million kilometres further in, an average of 108 million kilometres from the Sun

Phases of Venus, 19th-century diagram

Setting Moon in a red sky. Gibbous Moon setting in a red sky over the island of Milos, north of Crete in the Mediterranean Sea. This view was seen from the island of Santorini

Comet in the night sky, artwork
Comet in the night sky, computer artwork. Comets are bodies of ice and dust that enter the inner solar system from the outer solar system

Mercury, MESSENGER January 2008 flyby
Mercury. MESSENGER image of Mercury, the closest planet to the Sun. At upper right is the giant Caloris basin. The MESSENGER (Mercury Surface, Space Environment)

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The gibbous phase of the Moon is a captivating sight that never fails to leave us in awe. As we gaze up at the night sky, we are treated to various optical images of this celestial wonder. From a computer-enhanced waxing gibbous moon to an enchanting lunar corona, each view offers its own unique beauty. One such image showcases the International Space Station (ISS) gracefully passing by the waxing gibbous moon. The juxtaposition of these two celestial bodies reminds us of our place in the vastness of space. In another stunning photograph taken from Sydney, Australia, we witness the waning gibbous moon casting its gentle glow upon Earth's surface. It serves as a reminder that even during this phase when darkness begins to encroach upon its luminosity, the moon still holds immense power over our planet. Historical records also provide glimpses into humanity's fascination with the phases and surface of the Moon. In Galileo Galilei's Sidereus Nuncius (Starry Messenger), intricate pen and ink drawings depict both waxing and waning gibbous moons, showcasing his meticulous observations centuries ago. Whether it be a waxing or waning gibbous moon, each phase presents its own allure. These moments remind us to appreciate not only their aesthetic appeal but also their significance in shaping Earth's tides and illuminating our nights. So next time you find yourself gazing at a mesmerizing gibbous moon overhead or capturing its ethereal beauty through your lens, take a moment to reflect on how these celestial wonders continue to captivate and inspire us throughout history.