Step three:
Select the circle layer then select the entire circle by going to Select > Load Select > Default.
Now deselect half of the circle, first select half of the circle using the pen tool. Once the paths are on the screen make it a selection, this should deselect half of the circle.
Create a new layer, fill selection with white.
Set the opacity level 40% or settings your happy with.
Final:
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