| Waning moon | from Nov 26, 1996 to Dec 2, 1996 | |
| Moon third quarter | Dec 3, 1996 | |
| Waning crescent | from Dec 4, 1996 to Dec 9, 1996 |
| Waning moon | from Dec 25, 1996 to Jan 1, 1997 | |
| Moon third quarter | Jan 2, 1997 | |
| Waning crescent | from Jan 3, 1997 to Jan 8, 1997 |
| Waning moon | from Jan 24, 1997 to Jan 30, 1997 | |
| Moon third quarter | Jan 31, 1997 | |
| Waning crescent | from Feb 1, 1997 to Feb 6, 1997 |