It is the DISTANCE between earth and moon that governs the gravitational pull of EACH UPON THE OTHER. Since the moon's orbit around the earth is elliptical, the moon goes through perigee (its smallest distance to the earth) and apogee (its greatest distance) every month. Perigee and apogee can occur at any phase.
What is an Auction and how does it work? An Auction is where property is sold at a specific time and place to the highest bidder. Most auctions require a person to get a bidder number or other identifying item prior to bidding.
Bid shopping is a term used in construction law, defined as revealing bid prices to subcontractors prior to the award of a contract to obtain a lower cost. It might also occur after a contract is awarded when a contractor shops for companies willing to do the subcontracting work more cheaply.