The Half Moon, also known as the first quarter or third ... During this time, the moon rises at midnight and sets around noon, offering a unique spectacle in the night sky. January’s lunar ...

Today will see a Last-Quarter (or Third-Quarter) Moon, which will appear half-illuminated and rise around midnight. The moon’s rising and setting times shift later by about 50 minutes each night ...

Google's latest Doodle celebrates the third quarter moon phase with a fun interactive card game. The Google Rise of the Half-moon Doodle highlights the different phases of the lunar cycle ...