The phase of the moon before the full moon is called .

waning gibbous

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waxing crescent

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waxing gibbous

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The correct option is C waxing gibbous
Before the moon reaches full moon phase, it passes through the waxing gibbous phase as three-fourth of the moon is lit in the waxing stage of the moon.

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