The Earth's ocean tides are the result of the forces of gravitational attraction
between the Sun, the Moon, the Earth, and the oceans.
The tides exhibit two highest points and two lowest points roughly every day.
The sun and the moon's gravity pull in the same direction .
New and full moons produce the highest and lowest tides. These are called spring tides
Spring tides, which are a little higher than normal, occur at the new and full moon phases.
"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.
During the new and full moons, the gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun align, causing higher high tides (spring tides) and lower low tides (neap tides). This alignment results in more extreme tidal fluctuations than during other phases of the moon.
When the moon is aligned to the sun and the earth: MOON --> EARTH --> SUN
Neap tides occur during the first and third quarter moon phases. During these phases, the gravitational forces of the moon and the sun are perpendicular to each other, resulting in lower tidal ranges. This means that the high tides are not as high, and the low tides are not as low compared to spring tides, which occur during the full and new moon phases.
A spring tide occurs at the new moon or the full moon when the Sun, Moon and Earth are aligned thereby generating the greatest gravitational pull on the tides.Spring tides occur during either a full or new moon. At these times, the tides are strong due to the gravitational force of the moon and sun
A spring tide occurs during the full moon phase of the moon. This is also known as the new moon phase and the moon is located between the earth and the sun.
In April, we typically experience spring tides, which occur during the full moon and new moon phases. These tides have higher highs and lower lows due to the alignment of the sun, moon, and Earth.
True. Spring tides, which have higher than normal high tides and lower than normal low tides, occur when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned. This alignment typically happens during the full moon and new moon phases, which often occur in April and May.
When the Moon is at Full and at Dark (New), tides are strongest. These are called "spring" tides. When the Moon is at First and Last Quarter, the tides are weakest. These are called "neap" tides.The reason is that the Solar tides are either added to, or subtracted from, the Lunar tides.