A quarter moon, like all celestial bodies, rises in the east and sets in the west.

However, the exact position in the eastern sky will vary depending on the specific phase of the quarter moon (waxing or waning) and the time of year.

* Waxing quarter moon: This moon phase appears in the eastern sky around noon and is highest in the sky around sunset.

* Waning quarter moon: This moon phase appears in the eastern sky around midnight and is highest in the sky around sunrise.

So, while the general direction is east, the specific location within that direction can change.