Where is the moon located in relation to Earth and the sun when it is a first-quarter moon?

Question

(1 point)
• behind Earth and away from the sun
• between Earth and the sun
O behind the sun and away from Earth
• perpendicular to Earth and the sun

Answer 1

The moon is between Earth and the sun when it is a first-quarter moon.

Answer 2

Where is the moon located in relation to Earth and the sun when it is a first-quarter moon?
(1 point)
• behind Earth and away from the sun
• between Earth and the sun
O behind the sun and away from Earth
• perpendicular to Earth and the sun

Answer 3

The moon is between Earth and the sun when it is a first-quarter moon.

Answer 4

What is a difference between a waxing crescent and a waning gibbous? (1 point)
waxing crescent occurs during the fourth quarter
waning gibbous occurs during the first quarter

waxing crescent occurs during the first quarter
waning gibbous occurs during the third quarter

waxing crescent occurs during the second quarter
waning gibbous occurs during the third quarter

waxing crescent occurs during the third quarter
waning gibbous occurs during the first quarter

Answer 5

The difference between a waxing crescent and a waning gibbous is that a waxing crescent occurs during the first quarter while a waning gibbous occurs during the third quarter.