What is a high tide?
lunar phases and tides

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High tide occurs when the sea is pulled TOWARD the moon where Earth is CLOSEST to the moon.
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What is a low tide?
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Low tide occurs when the sea is pulled AWAY from the moon where Earth is FARTHEST from the moon.
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What is a neap tide?
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A neap tide is a tide with the least difference between high and low water, occurring during the first and third quarters of the moon.
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When do neap tides occur?
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Neap tides occur approximately every two weeks, specifically around the 5th and 20th of each month.
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What is a waxing crescent moon?
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A waxing crescent moon is the phase of the moon when it is less than half illuminated and increasing in illumination.
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What is a waning crescent moon?
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A waning crescent moon is the phase of the moon when it is less than half illuminated and decreasing in illumination.
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What is a waxing gibbous moon?
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A waxing gibbous moon is the phase of the moon when it is more than half illuminated and increasing in illumination.
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