New Moon: The moon is not visible in the sky. Except during a solar eclipse, Waxing Crescent: The moon is less than one-half illuminated by the sun but less than one quarter illuminated. Occurs when the moon's illumination is increasing, First Quarter: The moon is one-half illuminated by the sun. Occurs when the moon's illumination is increasing, Waxing Gibbous: The moon is more than one-half illuminated by the sun but not completely illuminated. Occurs when the moon's illumination is increasing, Full Moon
Preservationist is generally understood to mean historic preservationist: one who advocates to preserve architecturally or historically significant buildings, structures, objects or sites from demolition or degradation.
antidisestablishmentarianism noun [U] uk / ËÃ¦n.ti.dÉªs.ÉªËstÃ¦b.lÉªÊ.mÉnËteÉ.ri.É.nÉª.z É m / us / ËÃ¦n.tÌ¬i.dÉªs.ÉËstÃ¦b.lÉªÊ.mÉnËter.i.É.nÉª.z É m / specialized âº opposition to the belief that there should not be an official relationship between a country's government and its national Church