PhaseRise, Transit and Set timeDiagram PositionFull MoonRises at sunset, transits meridian at midnight, sets at sunriseEWaning GibbousRises after sunset, transits after midnight, sets after sunriseFLast QuarterRises at midnight, transits meridian at sunrise, sets at noonG

What phase is the Moon when it rises at midnight?

Third Quarter phase occurs when the eastern half of the Moon is illuminated. On that day it rises at midnight and sets at noon. Waning Crescent phase occurs when the eastern edge of the Moon is lit but most of the visible surface is dark.

What Moon phase will only be high overhead at midnight?

Lunar PhaseFullWaxing gibbousAppearanceOverhead @12am9pm