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Who has a greater affect on earth's tides sun or moon?
Both Sun and Moon affect the Earth's tides. However, the Moon's gravitational pull is greater that the Sun's gravitational pull. When the S - M - E are in a direct line ( Solar Eclipse line ), both the Sun and the Moon are pulling together. so you have VERY High/Low Spring Tides. When the S- E - M are in a direct line ( Lunar Eclipse line), the Sun and the Moon are pulling in opposite directions. The Moon has the greater gravitational pull , so you have High/Low Spring Tides. , but not quite as high for a S-M- E. alignment. NB The 'High/Low' means that the range between High Tide and Low Tide is at it greatest. When the S - E ¬ M are at right angles, Earth at the right angle. You have Neap Tides . The range between high tides and low tide is small. This is because the Sun and the Moon are pulling at right angles to each other. NB THe symbol ' ¬ ' means at right angles. Also there is the 'wheel balancing' effect. Where ever the Moon is in relation to the Earth, there is an High Tide. On the opposite side of the Earth , away from the Moon, there is also another high tide, not quite as high, This can be thought of as the 'wheel balancing' effect. In between at approximately 90/270 degrees is the corresponding low tide. The Earth rotates, and the tide follows the Moon. NNB Select a point on the map, say New York harbour, or Bay of Fundy. Then look at the heights, lows and times of the tides, over a period of say 60 days( 2 mo(o)nths). You will see it follows a 'wave' like curve'. Hope that helps.
How does the position of the moon and the sun affect the tides?
Gravitational pull of the sun and the moon may affect the tides. If you notice carefully the tides will be high during a full moon day.
How does the position of the Sun and Moon affect Earth?
Gravitational pull of the sun and the moon may affect the tides. If you notice carefully the tides will be high during a full moon day.
Does the sun go in front of the moon or does the moon go in front of the sun?
The Moon goes in front of the Sun. The Moon is closer to the Earth than the Sun, so when both the Moon and Sun can be seen from the Earth (i.e. they are both in the same direction) the Moon will always be closer.
Why does the moon have a greater affect on earth tide than the sun?
The Moon is closer to Earth than the sun.
How the positions of the Earth moon and sun affect the tides?
Gravitational pull of the sun and the moon may affect the tides. If you notice carefully the tides will be high during a full moon day.
Is the gravitational pull of the tides just the moon or the moon and sun?
The tides are caused by Both the Sun and the Moon but, the Moon has agreater effect.
Does the moon orbit the sun or the moon?
Both. because the moon goes around the earth while the earth is going around the sun. And that's how it orbits both.
Does the sun and moon affect the tides of the sea?
Yes
How does the moon's and sun's gravity affect the hydrosphere?
Magic
If the moon crashes with sun then would be destroyed?
Probably. The impact will be devastating to both the sun and the moon.
How does sun and moon affect tides?
The moon has a gravitational pull on water, which is what creates tides
