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 ...

4. The water stops falling, reaching low tide. The term 'Spring' term is derived from the concept of the tide "springing forth". It occur during the full moon and new moon days when the sun ...