Is atmosphere affected by tidal forces ? why?

Question

I read that it effect all mass and large bodies of water, and liquid mantle. it’s just more noticeable on oceans. What about the atmosphere ? It has some mass hasn’t it ?

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Answer 1

Solar effects dominate, but scientists have detected statistical effects from the lunar tide as well. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/atmospheric-tides-alter-rainfall-rate