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Which position of the sun, the moon, and the earth that gave the greatest effect on ocean tides?

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At perigee -
It’s when the moon is closest the earth and the tide generating forces are stronger than usual
And
At perihelion -
When the earth is closest to the sun and the tidal RANGES are enhanced
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