Why do I see the moon still east in the morning when it should be in the west?

The moon's position in the sky changes throughout the night as it orbits Earth. Depending on its phase and the time of year, it can be visible in the eastern part of the sky during the morning. If the moon is in its waxing or waning gibbous phase, for example, it might still be rising or high in the sky when the sun rises, which can make it appear in the east. This is a normal occurrence due to the moon's orbit and the Earth's rotation.