Zhou (Chou) Dynasty: Western Zhou (ca. 1046-771 BCE), Eastern Zhou (771-256 BCE) A hierarchical political and social system with the Zhou royal house at its apex: power was bestowed upon aristocratic families as lords of their domains or principalities.
Waxing Gibbous 78% illuminated. Waxing Gibbous is the lunar phase today: 1 September 2017, Friday. Seen from Earth, illuminated fraction of the Moon surface is 78% and growing larger. The 10 days young Moon is in â Capricorn.
1 New Moon-this is the first phase of the Moon. 2  This phase takes place during the beginning of the Moon's orbit around the Earth. 3  In this phase, the dark side of the Moon is facing Earth, while the bright portion is being lit up by the sunlight on the other side.