How tidal forces work! The Earth rotates through the tides: in 24hr 50min there are 2 high & 2 low tides, with the extra 50min due to the Moon orbiting a little each day. The Sun also causes tides but at 46% the strength of Lunar ones, but during Full/new Moon they join forces pic.twitter.com/Yt3Nn6jlKB

— Dr James O'Donoghue (@physicsJ) October 19, 2021