Which statement best describes the relationship between the sun, moon and Earth during a first-quarter moon?
A: Half of the sun’s light is blocked from the moon by Earth’s shadow
B: The moon is located at a right angle to the sun relative to Earth
C: Half of the sun’s light is blocked by the moon in its position between the sun and Earth
D: The moon is located in an almost direct line with Earth and the sun, except that it is slightly higher than Earth