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The Moon exerts a non-uniform gravitational force on the Earth. The side of the Earth closest to the Moon is pulled more strongly toward the Moon than the opposite side. As a result, two sides of the Earth are stretched and two are compressed. This animation shows the tidal forces the surface of the Earth experiences as the Moon moves along its orbit.
