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Tides that occur during the first and third quarters of the moon

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During a full or new moon, when the Earth, moon and sun align, spring tides form, creating higher and lower than normal tides. During the first- and third-quarter moon phases, when the moon and sun are at right angles to the Earth, neap tides occur, creating low and high tides with minimal difference in heights.
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