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.
Use the noun preservation to refer to the protection of something â especially from loss, injury, or danger. You might fight for the preservation of the woodlands near your house because of all the animals that live there. Preservation is also a process that keeps organic things from decomposing. If the preservation of the flowers in your prom corsage is important to you, you can dry the flowers to keep them from decaying. If you dry them, they'll probably last longer than your relationship with your high school boyfriend! The word preservation is often used when referring to historic preservation, which is the protection of buildings and sites of historic significance.