It follows the last quarter (3,4)

I believe the answer is:

new moon

(Other definitions for new moon that I've seen before include "First phase(s) of lunar cycle" , "emergent body" , "Lunar narrow, waxing crescent" , "Satellites phase" , "Phase of Earth's satellite" .)

I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate.

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