Neap tides occur when the __________.

Moon is in its first quarter and third quarter phases ✓ Correct Answer

Sun and Moon are on opposite sides of the Earth

Moon's declination is maximum and opposite to that of the Sun

Sun and Moon are in conjunction

USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation

Neap tides occur near first and third lunar quarters (quadrature) when the Sun and Moon are at right angles, producing minimum tidal range.

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