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.
Historic preservation (US), heritage preservation or heritage conservation (UK), is an endeavour that seeks to preserve, conserve and protect buildings, objects, landscapes or other artifacts of historical significance.ven well-meaning archaeologists like William Greenwell excavated sites with virtually no attempt at their preservation. Stonehenge came under increasing threat by the 1870s. Tourists were chipping off parts of the stones or carving their initials into the rock.