Here's why:
* Lunar Phases: The moon's phases are caused by the changing angles at which we see the sunlit portion of the moon as it orbits the Earth.
* Third Quarter: In the third quarter phase, the moon is about three-quarters of the way through its orbit, and half of the sunlit side is visible.
* Position: Since the sun is rising in the east, the third quarter moon, which is opposite the sun in the sky, is visible in the east before sunrise.
You can use a moon phase calendar or an astronomy app to find the exact dates and times when a third quarter moon will be visible in your location.
