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

1 answer

When it is a first-quarter moon, the moon is located perpendicular to Earth and the sun. Thus, the correct response is:

perpendicular to Earth and the sun