Folklore suggests that a full moon has a strong effect on sleep. But the reality is more complex, and lifestyle habits like ...

Many people believe that a full moon ruins their night’s sleep. Whether it’s tossing and turning, waking up often, or simply ...

Research shows a full moon can modestly affect sleep, but its influence on mental health is much less certain.

When people believe they’ll be restless under a full moon, that expectation alone can be enough to keep them awake.

A full buck moon is rising and shining this week and wreaking havoc on restful sleep. The full buck moon peaks at 4:37 PM on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Experts say July’s full moon could reduce sleep by ...

Most animals, including humans, carry an internal lunar clock, tuned to the 29.5-day rhythm of the moon. It guides sleep, ...

A cluster of telescopes lined the concrete outside of Kika Silva Pla Planetarium, and families leaned in to take peeks at the moon’s craters through their lenses. Strangers chatted to each other about ...

They found that the normal cycling of clock genes (such as the cryptochromes) was flattened or lost, and the release of sperm and eggs fell out of sync. These findings suggest lunar light cues are ...