Is it possible to predict high and low tide by having a knowledge of the moon phase? To what extent do local factors make this difficult?
2007-04-19 10:14:59 · 9 answers · asked by Coco 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
No, you can't. There are more factors than the phase of the moon that affect tides. Some of these factors are the proximity of the moon, position of the moon relative to the sun, your location relative to other continents.
2007-04-19 10:30:58 · answer #1 · answered by Curiosity 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The old professor says: Probably not...its often too difficult to be able to calculate the lag time between the position of the moon and the tidal bulge. This is because Mr. Sun has a say in the mechanism too as well as the morphology of the body of water.
Yes, local factors make a big difference...because of the basin shape of the Gulf of Mexico the tidal pattern is much different than in the adjoining Atlantic....hence the diurnal and semi-diurnal tide patterns (once a day tidal cycle vs. a twice a day cycle).
2007-04-19 11:11:47 · answer #2 · answered by Bruce D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Local factors make a huge difference. I live very near the Solent, which sometimes has double high tides! You can get some idea of the tidal range though - spring tides occur when the moon is full or new.
2007-04-19 21:29:05 · answer #3 · answered by Iridflare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
intense and occasional tides could desire to do with gravitational pull from the moon. For era you're able to could desire to confirm the interior of sight area you have an interest in, because of the fact era, variations in ft from intense to low or maybe how many time the tides substitute in an afternoon has to do with area. For the posters above the two intense tides an afternoon isn't prevalent some places purely have one. And the situations substitute steadily because of the fact the days bypass. midday only isn't hight tide next week whether that's intense tide at midday right now.
2016-11-25 22:48:51 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well I had to consult the tide tables once, it was dark and I had left my torch at home, but was able to read it by the light of the full moon, so yes, the moon can help
2007-04-19 12:03:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No - not really. However I would imagine if you are able to view a solar eclipse, or a lunar eclipse you are in high tide at that time.
2007-04-19 11:11:43 · answer #6 · answered by David 19 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats how people in the past did it as well knew the cycle of it
2007-04-19 12:17:32 · answer #7 · answered by harold. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No
2007-04-19 10:56:20 · answer #8 · answered by Gene 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO
2007-04-22 16:57:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋