Question

The fortnight in which the bright part of the Moon becomes smaller every night, ending on the new moon day, is called:

Assertion (A): We see different shapes (phases) of the Moon during a month. Reason (R): The Moon produces its own light, which becomes brighter and dimmer during the month.

During the waxing phase, the bright part of the Moon becomes smaller each night.

What is meant by the waxing and waning of the Moon? Name the fortnight linked with each.