Consider the Figure below that illustrates the tidal bulge on the Earth's oceans due to the Moon and Sun from an observer looking down on the North Pole of the Earth. At what phase of the Moon will the lowest tides of the year occur? Explain the rationale for your answer either in words or with a sketch.

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The Answer of Consider the Figure below that illustrates the tidal bulge on the Earth's oceans due to the Moon and Sun from an observer looking down on the North Pole of the Earth. At what phase of the Moon will the lowest tides of the year occur? Explain the rationale for your answer either in words or with a sketch.

Consider the Figure Below That Illustrates the Tidal Bulge on the Earth's