How does the Full Moon influence tides?
The Moon’s gravitational tug causes Earth’s waters to bulge, birthing tides. During both Full and New Moons, the Sun, Earth, and Moon are in alignment, generating “spring tides.” These tides can swing exceptionally high or low due to the combined gravitational influences of the Sun and Moon. Here are the dates for all the lunar phases in 2025: New First Quarter Full Last Quarter Jan. 6 Jan. 13 Jan. 21 Jan. 29 Feb. 5 Feb. 12 Feb. 20 Feb. 27 March 6 March 14 March 22 March 29 April 4 April 12 April 20 April 27 May 4 May 12 May 20 May 26 June 2 June 11 June 18 June 25 July 2 July 10 July 17 July 24 Aug. 1 Aug. 9 Aug. 16 Aug. 23 Aug. 31 Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 21 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 20 Nov. 28 Dec. 4 Dec. 11 Dec. 19 Dec. 27