First Quarter
At 3 o'clock in the afternoon, the moon is typically in the waxing gibbous phase, meaning it is more than half illuminated but not fully full. However, the specific phase can vary depending on the lunar cycle. If the moon is visible in the afternoon sky, it would be in the waxing or waning phase, as it rises and sets at different times throughout its cycle.
The right half of the moon is illuminated.
The moon displays a complete cycle of all its phases every 29.53 days.
To set the moon phase on a watch, you usually need to adjust the crown to manually advance the hands until the moon phase indicator shows the correct phase. Refer to your watch's manual for specific instructions as the process may vary depending on the brand and model of the watch. It's important to note that the moon phase function typically requires adjusting every 2-3 years to stay accurate.
The last new moon was about 3 days ago; the next New Moon will occur on 24 February 2009 at 5:35 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
Impossible to answer considering the phase change change on a day to day basis.
At 3 o'clock in the afternoon, the moon is typically in the waxing gibbous phase, meaning it is more than half illuminated but not fully full. However, the specific phase can vary depending on the lunar cycle. If the moon is visible in the afternoon sky, it would be in the waxing or waning phase, as it rises and sets at different times throughout its cycle.
If it is 3 o'clock in the afternoon in New Jersey, it is also 3 o'clock in the afternoon in Missouri. New Jersey and Missouri are in the same time zone, Eastern Standard Time (EST).
3/4 of the moon
3 oclock
On January 18, 2010, the Moon will be in the "waxing crescent" phase, about 3 days past the new moon.
The right half of the moon is illuminated.
On December 3, 2010, the phase of the moon was a waxing crescent. This means that the moon was transitioning from a new moon to a first quarter moon, with only a small portion of its surface illuminated.
Waning
It means right in front of you. When soldiers relate directions to the clock 3 oclock means right, 9 oclock means left 12 oclock means front, and 6 oclock means back.
Passenger side is 3 o-clock. for example ; 12 9 * 3 6 12 oclock is in front of you. 9 oclock is on the left hand (Drivers side) 6 oclock is in back of you (behind you) 3 oclock is on the right hand (Pass. Side)
A waxing (growing) gibbous moon is between first quarter and full. The first quarter moon rises at noon, and a full moon rises at sunset. So it probably rises around 3:00 - 5:00 PM and sets 12 hours later.