Investigate Tides
The sea level rises and falls every day. These changes are called tides. Tides happen because of the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun on Earth's oceans. The Moon has the strongest effect because it is much closer to Earth.
Explore Tides
The ocean’s tides rise and fall every day, but have you ever wondered what causes them? The Moon and Sun both play a role in shaping the movement of water across the Earth.
The Sun
The Sun is a star in the centre of our Solar System. It is the largest object and the only star in our Solar System. It is one of billions of stars in our galaxy, the Milky Way.
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Annie Maunder
Occupation
Mathematician, Astronomer
Year born
1868
Research Areas
The Sun, Sunspots, Magnetic Storms
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Eclipses
An eclipse is when objects in space line up. One object moves into the shadow of the other.
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