Answer to Question #84774 in Astronomy | Astrophysics for Tyler

Question

Before going to the beach, you try to estimate the tide level (high, low, or in between) by noting where in the sky the Moon is. It is high tide

(A) when the Moon is near its highest point in the sky.
(B) when the Moon is near the horizon.
(C) whenever the Moon is not visible.
(D) None of the above.

Answer 1

The detailed explanation is rather complex but the results are the followings: the high tide takes place when the Moon is near its highest point in the sky (i.e. A) and when the Moon is near the horizon (B).