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Neap tides occur when the gravitational forces of the moon and the sun are perpendicular to each other, resulting in lower tidal ranges. During this time, the sun partially offsets the moon's gravitational pull on Earth's waters, leading to smaller high tides and higher low tides. This alignment happens during the first and third quarters of the lunar cycle, causing minimal fluctuations in sea levels compared to spring tides, which occur during full and new moons.

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