Ben Sira 43:7

7 From the moon is the sign of the festival day, a light that decreaseth in her perfection.

Ben Sira 43:7 In-Context

5 Great is the Lord that made him, and at his words he hath hastened his course.
6 And the moon in all in her season, is for a declaration of times and a sign of the world.
7 From the moon is the sign of the festival day, a light that decreaseth in her perfection.
8 The month is called after her name, increasing wonderfully in her perfection
9 Being an instrument of the armies on high, shining gloriously in the Armament of heaven.
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