Why does the moon cause two tides?

Question

I understand why the side closest to the moon would have a tidal “bulge,” but why on the opposite side of the planet as well?

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Answer 1

On the far side, the moon is pulling on the water less than the rest of the earth. This means the water ends up farther from the moon and, since it’s on the side away from the moon, that means a high tide.