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OpenStudy (anonymous):

When are tides in Earths ocean the highest?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

When the moon is the closest to earth it causes the highest tides. This is called Proxigean Spring tides.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Actually, when the moon is closest to Earth and aligned with the Sun, tides are the highest. The Sun's effect on the tides is about half that of the moon.

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