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Yes, but to a much lesser extent than that of the Moon (the Moon is less massive but much closer than the Sun).

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Q: Does the Sun's gravity affect the earth's tides?
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Does the suns gravity affect the earths tides?

Yes, but to a much lesser extent than that of the Moon (the Moon is less massive but much closer than the Sun).


Why do the Moon's gravity have a greater effect on earths ocean tides than the suns gravity?

Even though the suns gravitational pull is stronger than the moons and does infact effect the tides slightly, the moon is close enough to pull the tides more than the sun. Its all distance related.


How does the suns gravity influence the spring tides?

moon effects tides...


How does the Suns gravity compared to earths gravity?

The sun gravity is stronger


What percent of earths gravity does sun have?

The suns gravity is 28 times that of the earths. So as a percentage it's 2800%


What is the Suns gravity in relation to Earths gravity?

The Sun's gravity, at its surface, is about 28 times Earth's surface gravity.


How does the suns gravity compares to earths gravity?

The sun gravity is stronger


How does the Suns energy affect earths atmosphere?

Heat!!


What creates earths motion?

the suns gravity pull creates the earths movement as well as the other planets


Would Earth's gravity ever affect Pluto?

No, Earth's gravity would not affect Pluto. However, the suns gravity does.


How Does Gravity Affect the Suns movement?

Actually the gravity cannot affect the suns movement. But without gravity, every planet would stop orbiting and sail off out of here in a straight line.


Does the suns gravity effect the oceans?

Yes! Just like the Moon, the Sun participates in the creation of tides. The Sun's role in tides is less than that of the Moon, though.