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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
between Earth and the sun
perpendicular to Earth and the sun
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Perpendicular to Earth and the sun.
At first quarter the Moon is about 90° from the Sun as seen from Earth, so the Sun–Earth–Moon angle is a right angle (we see half the Moon illuminated).
At first quarter the Moon is about 90° from the Sun as seen from Earth, so the Sun–Earth–Moon angle is a right angle (we see half the Moon illuminated).
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