Question
Why does time differ at the rate of 24 hours and 52 minutes between two primary tide at any particular place?
Answer
The time difference between two primary tides at any particular place is not exactly 24 hours due to the complex interactions between the Moon, Sun, and Earth. The Moon’s gravity pulls the ocean towards it, creating a high tide on the side of the Earth facing the Moon and a corresponding bulge on the opposite side. As the Earth rotates, this bulge moves around the planet, causing a high tide to occur approximately every 12 hours and 25 minutes.
