A neap tide is where the tidal range between low tide and high tide is the smallest. Conversely, a spring tide is when the range is at its greatest. It's not named for the spring season ...
When the sun's gravity counteracts the moon's, it leads to lower-than-average "neap tides." When the sun lines up with the moon, it triggers larger "spring tides." Watch Perez-Giz's full ...