At which lunar phase(s) are tides least pronounced (e.g., the lowest high tides)?
A) first quarter
B) new moon
C) full moon
D) both new and full moons
E) both first and third quarters

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During first and third quarter phases of the moon, the sun and moon are perpendicular to each other, meaning their gravitational forces are working against each other, leading to weaker tides. These are called neap tides and result in lower high tides and higher low tides.

At Which Lunar Phase(s) Are Tides Least Pronounced (E