Moon Phases Quick Check

Question

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Question
Where is the moon located in relation to Earth and the sun when it is a first-quarter moon? (1 point)
Responses

behind the sun and away from Earth
behind the sun and away from Earth

between Earth and the sun
between Earth and the sun

perpendicular to Earth and the sun
perpendicular to Earth and the sun

behind Earth and away from the sun
behind Earth and away from the sun

Answer 1

During a first-quarter moon, the moon is positioned at a 90-degree angle relative to the Earth and the sun. This means that the correct response is:

perpendicular to Earth and the sun.