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"Spring" tides, which are a little higher than average, occur at new moons and full moons. "Neap" tides, a little lower than average, occur at the quarter moon phases.

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thats why i am asking why do spring tides and neap tides occur twice a month

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During the spring tides, the Moon is New Moon or Full Moon and the order is Sun, Moon, Earth like a Solar Eclipse. During the neap tides, the Moon is First and Fourth Quarter.

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Spring tides are caused by new and full moons. Neap tides are caused by 1st and 3rd quarter moons.

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