(a) Calling by the judge. The judge may, on the judge's own motion
or at the suggestion of a party, call witnesses, and all parties are
entitled to cross-examine witnesses thus called.
(b) Interrogation by the judge. The judge may interrogate witnesses,
whether called by the judge or by a party.
(c) Objections. Objections to the calling of witnesses by the judge
or to interrogation by the judge must be timely.