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

between Earth and the sun
behind Earth and away from the sun
behind the sun and away from Earth
perpendicular to Earth and the sun

1 answer

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

perpendicular to Earth and the sun.