Astro*Dictionary by Michael Erlewine
1 article for "Lagging Tide"
Lagging Tide [Astro*Index]Between First Quarter and Full Moon, the Sun and Moon displace the high tides to the East; thus, they occur later than they would if due to the Moon's influence alone. The tides are then said to lag.
See also:
♦ Tidal Forces ♦ Lunar Phases
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