The moon reflects sunlight at night.

Meaning: The moon sends back the light from the sun at night.

Choice of Words: Moon is a natural satellite that orbits Earth. Reflects means to send back light, heat, or sound. Sunlight is the light from the sun. Night is the time when the sun is not shining.

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The moon shines at night because it reflects sunlight.

Meaning: The moon doesn't produce its own light. Instead, it reflects the sunlight that hits it. So, when we see the moon shining at night, we're actually seeing the reflected sunlight.

Choice of Words: **Moon:** The natural satellite of the Earth that orbits around it. **Shines:** Gives off light. **Because:** The reason for something happening. **Reflects:** Bounces or sends back light or heat that hits it. **Sunlight:** The light and heat that comes from the Sun.

At night, the moon reflects the Sun's light.

Meaning: The moon doesn't produce its own light. Instead, it reflects the sunlight that hits it. So, when we see the moon shining at night, we're actually seeing the reflected sunlight.

Choice of Words: **At night:** The time when the Sun is below the horizon and it is dark. **Moon:** The natural satellite of the Earth that orbits around it. **Reflects:** Bounces or sends back light or heat that hits it. **Sun's light:** The light and heat that comes from the Sun.

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