Celestial body that affects tides of oceans is:

Celestial body that affects tides of oceans is:

  • (A) Sun
  • (B) Moon
  • (C) Galaxy
  • (D) Meteorite 
The tides on our planet are primarily caused by the Moon. Although the Sun also has a pull on the Earth's oceans, the Moon's proximity results in its tidal force being approximately twice as strong. This results in a tidal force that draws the ocean towards the side of the Earth closest to the Moon as well as the opposite side, resulting in high and low tides due to the Earth's rotation.
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