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Which phase are tides highest and lowest: the new moon phase or the full moon phase?

1.
Spring tides
2.
Neap tides
a.
the new and full moon phase
b.
the first and third quarter moon phase

1 answer

Tides are highest during the new moon phase and the full moon phase. This results in what are called spring tides.

So, the correct choice is:

  1. Spring tides a. the new and full moon phase

Conversely, during the first and third quarter moon phases, the tides are lower, known as neap tides.