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Describe the orientations of the sun, moon and earth during spring and neap tides

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Describe the orientations of the sun, moon and earth during spring and neap tides. In your discussion, explain why the maximum tidal range (spring tide) occurs during new moon and full moon phases and the minimum tidal range (neap tide) at first-quarter and third-quarter moons. Then, discuss the validity of this statement: "All coastal locations on Earth experience spring and neap tides."