The ocean tides on Earth are primarily influenced by the gravitational pull of the Moon, which is much closer to Earth than any other celestial body, including the Sun and Jupiter. While Jupiter is massive, its distance from Earth—about 484 million miles on average—reduces its gravitational effect on our oceans significantly compared to the Moon's proximity. Consequently, the tidal forces exerted by Jupiter are negligible in comparison to those caused by the Moon and the Sun.
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