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Why do the phases of the Moon, affect the tides?

Asked by MrGrimm888 (18996points) May 16th, 2018

If it’s gravity, why does light matter? The Moon is the same distance from the Earth, regardless of it’s phase. So. Why does it make a “higher” tide, when full, opposed to other phases?

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