Where is the moon located in relation to Earth and the sun when it is a first-quarter moon? (1 point)
Responses
between Earth and the sun
between Earth and the sun
behind the sun and away from Earth
behind the sun and away from Earth
behind Earth and away from the sun
behind Earth and away from the sun
perpendicular to Earth and the sun
perpendicular to Earth and the sun
The moon is located perpendicular to Earth and the sun when it is a first-quarter moon.
To determine the location of the moon during a first-quarter moon phase, we need to consider the positions of the Earth, moon, and sun in relation to each other. The moon orbits around the Earth while the Earth orbits around the sun.
During a first-quarter moon, the moon is located between the Earth and the sun. This means that when you look up at the sky during a first-quarter moon, the moon will appear to be approximately 90 degrees away from the sun, forming a right angle or appearing perpendicular to the sun's position. Therefore, the correct answer is "perpendicular to Earth and the sun."