Moon sets west.

Meaning: This means that the moon disappears in the sky in the west, and as it moves downward, it becomes nighttime.

Choice of Words: Moon is the natural satellite that orbits the earth. Sets is a verb that means to move downward or to disappear below the horizon. West is a noun that refers to the direction that the moon sets in the sky.

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The Moon goes down in the west.

Meaning: This means the Moon is moving down and out of sight in the direction where the sun sets.

Choice of Words: The Moon is the celestial body that orbits the Earth. Goes down means to move downwards, and West is the direction of sunset. So, "The Moon goes down in the west" describes the Moon moving downwards below the horizon in the west.

Moon disappears in the west.

Meaning: This means the Moon is moving down and out of sight in the direction where the sun sets.

Choice of Words: Moon is the celestial body that orbits the Earth. Disappears means to become invisible, and West is the direction of sunset. So, "Moon disappears in the west" describes the Moon becoming invisible below the horizon in the west.

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