In which condition would you experience a neap tide?

The occurrence of a neap tide is associated with the positions of the Sun and the Moon relative to Earth. Neap tides arise when the Sun and the Moon are at right angles to each other, which happens during the first and third quarters of the lunar cycle. This orientation reduces the gravitational pull exerted by the Sun on Earth’s water, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

In contrast, when the Sun and Moon are aligned, such as during the new moon and full moon phases, the gravitational forces combine to create higher high tides and lower low tides, known as spring tides. The positions of the Sun and the Moon at right angles thus create the unique tidal conditions associated with neap tides, making this the correct answer.