by Amber Coakley /Fox5News / Nov 14, 2024
King tides are expected to return to San Diego’s coastline this weekend, thanks to the gravitational forces of the moon and sun.
What causes this cosmic phenomenon?
Put simply, king tides are a result of how far away the sun, moon and Earth are positioned from each other.
As explained by officials with Sea Grant California, the moon’s pull is about twice as strong as the that of the sun, which is why Friday’s full moon comes into play. Also known as the Beaver Moon, it’s the fourth and final supermoon of year. It will look bigger and brighter than usual as it comes within about 225,000 miles of Earth.
by Amber Coakley /Fox5News / Nov 14, 2024
King tides are expected to return to San Diego’s coastline this weekend, thanks to the gravitational forces of the moon and sun.
What causes this cosmic phenomenon?
Put simply, king tides are a result of how far away the sun, moon and Earth are positioned from each other.
As explained by officials with Sea Grant California, the moon’s pull is about twice as strong as the that of the sun, which is why Friday’s full moon comes into play. Also known as the Beaver Moon, it’s the fourth and final supermoon of year. It will look bigger and brighter than usual as it comes within about 225,000 miles of Earth.