Question

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

behind the sun and away from Earth

perpendicular to Earth and the sun

between Earth and the sun

Answer 1

During a first-quarter moon, the moon is located perpendicular to the line between the Earth and the sun. Therefore, the correct answer is:

**perpendicular to Earth and the sun.**