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In the context of water bodies, Neap Tides occur:

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when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other

**Neap tides** occur when the **sun and moon are at right angles to each other** relative to the Earth. During this phase, the gravitational forces of the sun and moon partially cancel each other out, causing lower tidal ranges.

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