A neap tide is said to occur in a lunar cycle.Firstly it occurs when the moon is a first quarter moon and secondly when moon is a third quarter moon
Explanation:
- When there is a least variation between high and low tides,neap tide is occurs.
- Neap tides are referred to as weak tides.when the sun,moon,earth are not aligned the neap tide ,occurs. In this case the position of the moon in relation to the earth and sun is at 90 degree angle
