Question

How are the Sun, Earth, and Moon aligned when spring tides occur?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Spring tides occur when the Earth, the Sun, and the Moon are aligned, increasing the gravitational pull on the oceans. Sometimes, the Sun and Moon are on opposite sides of the Earth while at other times, they are on the same side.

Answer 2

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Spring tides occur during the full moon and the new moon. During the moon's quarter phases the sun and moon work at right angles, causing the bulges to cancel each other. ... They occur when the gravitational forces of the Moon and the Sun are perpendicular to one another (with respect to the Earth).

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