The last phase of the moon before reaching new moon is called:

Waxing crescent

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Waning crescent

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Waxing gibbous

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Waning gibbous

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The correct option is B
Waning crescent

Before new moon, the moon reaches the end of the waning stage. Only a thin crescent of the moon is seen before new moon and this phase is called waning crescent.

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