Tidal Interaction

Tidal interaction refers to the gravitational effects that one celestial body exerts on another, leading to changes in their shapes and movements. This is most commonly observed between Earth and the Moon, where the Moon’s gravity pulls on Earth’s oceans, creating tides. These interactions can influence the rotation of both bodies and can also result in phenomena like tidal locking, where one body always shows the same face to another, as seen with the Moon and Earth. Tidal forces play a significant role in shaping planetary systems and can affect geological and oceanic processes.