Moon appeared in the night.

Meaning: This means that the natural satellite of the earth that reflects light from the sun came into sight or became visible in the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

Choice of Words: Moon is a natural satellite of the earth that reflects light from the sun. Appeared means to come into sight or become visible. In indicates a location or position within something. Night is the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

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The Moon showed up at night.

Meaning: This means that the Moon became visible in the sky after sunset.

Choice of Words: Moon is the name of the celestial body that orbits the Earth and reflects sunlight. Showed up means to arrive or become present. Night is the period of time between sunset and sunrise. When you put them together, "The Moon showed up at night" means that the Moon became visible in the sky after sunset.

We saw the Moon at night.

Meaning: This means that the speaker and any other people who are with them looked at the Moon after sunset.

Choice of Words: We is the pronoun that refers to the speaker and any other people who are with them. Saw means to use your eyes to look at something. Moon is the name of the celestial body that orbits the Earth and reflects sunlight. Night is the period of time between sunset and sunrise. When you put them together, "We saw the Moon at night" means that the speaker and any other people who are with them looked at the Moon after sunset.

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