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Not exactly. The Moon and its gravitational force causes the tides to rise and fall as the moon moves around the Earth. Not its Light.

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What are the effects of a supernova on earth tides?

I don't think it should have any effect. The tides are caused by nearby objects, especially the Moon and the Sun. The tidal forces are (approximately) inversely proportional to the thirdpower of the distance, so although the Sun attracts us stronger than the Moon, the Moon has a greater influence on the tides. A far-away object should have no noticeable effect on the tides.I don't think it should have any effect. The tides are caused by nearby objects, especially the Moon and the Sun. The tidal forces are (approximately) inversely proportional to the thirdpower of the distance, so although the Sun attracts us stronger than the Moon, the Moon has a greater influence on the tides. A far-away object should have no noticeable effect on the tides.I don't think it should have any effect. The tides are caused by nearby objects, especially the Moon and the Sun. The tidal forces are (approximately) inversely proportional to the thirdpower of the distance, so although the Sun attracts us stronger than the Moon, the Moon has a greater influence on the tides. A far-away object should have no noticeable effect on the tides.I don't think it should have any effect. The tides are caused by nearby objects, especially the Moon and the Sun. The tidal forces are (approximately) inversely proportional to the thirdpower of the distance, so although the Sun attracts us stronger than the Moon, the Moon has a greater influence on the tides. A far-away object should have no noticeable effect on the tides.


Does the gravitational influence of Venus cause tides in the ocean?

No. The tides are caused by the gravitational influence of the moon and sun. Venus does not have any significant effect.


Does the planet Venus or Mars effect the Earth's tides?

No, the planets Venus and Mars do not have a significant effect on Earth's tides. The main contributor to Earth's tides is the gravitational pull of the Moon, with the Sun also playing a role. The influence of Venus and Mars on Earth's tides is negligible compared to the influence of the Moon and the Sun.


What will hapen if there is no moon?

We would have barely any light in the night and there would be no more tides in the ocean


Does Earth cause tides on the moon?

Earth also affect the Moon, but since there was no oceans or surface water on the moon, the effect is not noticeable in any visible way.


Does Earth also causes tides on the Moon?

Yes, Earth does cause tides on the Moon. The gravitational pull of Earth causes the Moon's surface to bulge and create tides, although they are not as pronounced as the tides on Earth due to the Moon's composition and lack of large bodies of water.


Does the gravitational pull of mars cause the rising and falling of tides on earth?

No. The rising and falling tides are caused by the gravitation pulls of the sun and the moon. Mars is too far away to have any noticeable effect on earth tides.


Do tides occur in lakes?

Most lakes are too small for the effect to be great or, if any at all. Tides are not always caused by the gravitational pull pf the moon and have no effect on small bodies of water, such as lakes. Even the Great Lakes tides are less than 5 centimeters in height


Will tides ever run out?

If you mean, "will the tides ever stop", then the answer is, "not for billions of years". The main cause for tides is the moon which is slowly moving away from Earth at about 3.8 cm (1.5 inches) every year. This will not effect us in any way.


Do blue moons have a different effect on the tides?

No more then any other full moon. A blue moon is just the second full moon in any one month. It happens about every 3 years hence the old saying once in a blue moon.


With Mars and the Moon lining up does the gravitational pull of Mars cause any new type of effect on the earth?

While the alignment of Mars and the Moon can lead to higher tides (known as a "king tide"), the gravitational pull of Mars is not significant enough to cause any new type of effect on Earth. The gravitational force of the Moon is much stronger and has a greater impact on tides than Mars.


How does the moon affect Tsunamis?

The moon's gravitational pull on Earth affects ocean tides, but not tsunamis directly. Tsunamis are typically caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides, not by the moon's influence.