which two phases of the moon do neap tides happen
There is about a seven-day interval between springs and neaps. 1  Spring tide: Sun and Moon on the same side (0Â°) 2  Neap tide: Sun and Moon at 90Â°. 3  Spring tide: Sun and Moon at opposite sides (180Â°) 4  Neap tide: Sun and Moon at 270Â°. 5  Spring tide: Sun and Moon at the same side (cycle restarts)