Do you notice that your sleeping pattern is not the same every night? This can be due to stress, physical discomfort or another pattern before going to bed. However, there can be another cause of a poor night’s sleep: full moon. Due to the full moon, it is honestly possible that you sleep a lot less. This is not only the case on the nights when the full moon shines, but also on the nights preceding it.
Bad night’s sleep
Research has shown that the full moon has a major influence on your sleep. You not only sleep shorter because of the full moon, but also less deeply. These two facets together ensure that you get up more tired and that you do not have the desired energy during the day.
Chances are you won’t believe this at first. However, it is good to know that several studies have been done on the night’s sleep during the full moon nights. These studies all showed the same thing; the full moon really affects the night’s sleep.
It is true that everyone reacts differently to this. So are the constellations of the different months of big influence. Some people – because of their zodiac sign – simply react differently to the full moon.
What is the influence of the full moon?
The reason that you sleep worse during a night with a full moon is not yet entirely clear. Several researchers have the idea that there are several reasons:
– more light† Many people sleep less well if there is a lot of light in the bedroom. When there is a full moon, the moon naturally gives off a lot more light.
– Uneasy feeling† Research shows that the full moon has a major impact on consciousness. Not only on the consciousness of people, but also on the consciousness of, for example, dogs. Dogs are also very sensitive to the turmoil that the full moon brings.
– Tension field† When there is a full moon, there is a tension. This field of tension is located between two constellations; this can also be a reason for the poorer night’s sleep. However, this can also cause, for example, an exhausted, emotional or irritated feeling.
Can’t you use a bad night’s sleep in the coming period? Then check carefully when there’s a full moon is. You may need to take precautions on those nights. It is also wise to go to bed earlier the nights before the full moon. You may be able to get some extra hours of sleep those nights.
Because, the chance that you will not sleep well during a full moon is clearly present. All in all, the full moon is a mythical event that still needs a lot of research.
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