Although the Sun's gravitational pull on Earth is nearly 200 times greater than the Moon's,its tidal effect is only about 50 percent of the Moon's tidal effect.

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The tidal effect depends not only on the gravitational pull but also on the distance and size of the celestial body. The Moon is much closer to Earth than the Sun, which makes its tidal effect stronger despite the Sun's greater gravitational pull.

Although the Sun's Gravitational Pull on Earth Is Nearly 200