But water also sloshes around, just as it does within in aquarium, and the position ... than-average "neap tides." When the sun lines up with the moon, it triggers larger "spring tides." ...

Discover how moon phases and tides can transform your fishing game in the latest episode of The Deep Dive podcast.

A low spring tide is caused by the position of the moon and the sun. Ocean tides are caused by the gravitational pull between the Earth and the Moon. Where oceans face the Moon the water builds up ...