In this way, the gap between the heights of the tides will narrow down, resulting in moderate tides. During a neap tide, a high tide will be lower than its usual height, and the low tide will be higher than normal. The gravitational forces of the sun and moon work together to create smaller, less powerful tides known as neap tides.Īs a result of this position, the gap between high tides and low tides is reduced, meaning that the sea level does not increase or decrease to its regular heights. This happens when the sun and moon are on opposite sides of Earth and positioned at right angles. It is a tidal phenomenon that occurs when the sun and moon are in opposition. A neap tide occurs during the first and third quarters of the moon phases, usually after seven days of a spring tide. Going by this name, it is quite clear that neap tides are low tides that have less impact on their surroundings. The term 'neap' is believed to have originated from an Anglo-Saxon word that means 'without power' or 'scanty.' Read on to learn more facts about these tides. Based on their relationship with the gravitational pull of the moon and sun, tides are classified into two types- neap tide and spring tide.Ī neap tide is when the sun and moon are in opposition, and a spring tide is when they are in alignment.
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