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Apart from the the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun on the Earth, does the rotation of moon contribute to the tides?
The moon's rotation does not directly affect the tides on Earth. Rather, it is the moon's gravitational pull that causes the tides.
This is due to the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun on different sides of the Earth. The side of the Earth facing the moon experiences high tide, while the side opposite the moon experiences low tide.
The closer the moon is to Earth, the stronger its gravitational pull and therefore, the higher the tides will be. Conversely, when the moon is farther away, the tides will be lower.
Yes, the phase of the moon does play a role in the tides. During a full or new moon, the gravitational pull of the moon and sun are aligned, resulting in higher tides called spring tides. During a quarter moon, the gravitational pull of the sun and moon are perpendicular, resulting in lower tides called neap tides.
The moon's rotation does not change the tides on Earth over time. However, the moon's orbit around Earth does change slightly due to the gravitational pull of the sun and other planets, resulting in variations in the tides over long periods of time.