Moon reflects light.

Meaning: The moon bounces light from the sun, which is why we can see it.

Choice of Words: Moon is a natural satellite of Earth. Reflect means to bounce back light or other waves. Light is a form of energy that allows us to see. "Moon reflects light" explains how the moon's surface bounces back sunlight, making it visible to us.

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The moon shines in the sky.

Meaning: The moon looks bright in the sky because it is reflecting light from the sun.

Choice of Words: The moon is a big ball of rock that is in the sky. It doesn't make its own light, but it reflects the light from the sun. When we see the moon, we are seeing the light from the sun bouncing off the moon.

The moon glows in the night.

Meaning: The moon looks bright in the sky at night because it is reflecting light from the sun.

Choice of Words: The moon doesn't actually glow. It reflects light from the sun. At night, the moon looks bright because it is reflecting the light from the sun.

The moon lights up the sky.

Meaning: The moon looks bright in the sky at night because it is reflecting light from the sun.

Choice of Words: The moon doesn't actually light up the sky. It reflects light from the sun. At night, the moon looks bright because it is reflecting the light from the sun.

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