Is the moons elongarion east or west during waxing phases?

During the waxing phases, the Moon's elongation is primarily to the east. This means that after the New Moon, as it grows toward the Full Moon, it rises later each day and is visible in the evening sky, appearing to move eastward in relation to the stars. Thus, during this time, the illuminated portion of the Moon increases as it moves away from the Sun's position in the sky.