The moment/ At the moment

[optimistic pessimist]

Happy new year, everyone! (...maybe it's a little too late.)

I'd like to ask a question about the sentences below.

1. The moment the soccer game started, it began to rain.
2. At the moment the soccer game started, it began to rain.

Which is better in this case, the moment or at the moment or both?

Thank you

OP

[engee30]

Happy new year, everyone! (...maybe it's a little too late.)

I'd like to ask a question about the sentences below.

1. The moment the soccer game started, it began to rain.
2. At the moment the soccer game started, it began to rain.

Which is better in this case, the moment or at the moment or both?

Thank you

OP

It's #1 that is better, and means as soon as.