The moon's gravitational pull is strongest on the side of the Earth that faces it, known as the near side. This pull creates a bulge in the Earth's oceans, leading to higher tides in that region. Conversely, there is also a smaller bulge on the opposite side of the Earth due to the centrifugal force from the Earth-moon system's rotation. Thus, the strongest effect is felt on the near side, where the moon's gravity is directly exerted.
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