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The Moon: How does it affect people's health and behavior?

2025-08-19 22:16:00, Kuriozitete CNA

For centuries, the moon and how it influences human behavior has been at the center of mythology and folklore around the world.

The word "madness" itself dates back to the 15th century, when it was believed that the moon and its phases could cause people to become more or less aggressive, depending on its place in the lunar cycle.

In some cultures, the moon is revered and worshipped for its place among the stars. But then, of course, there are lesser stories that have a darker tone, whose transformation depends on the full moon.

The Moon: How does it affect people's health and behavior?

Can the moon affect health and behavior?

All organisms perform natural biological cycles for survival. When we talk about biological cycles, we probably most often think of our circadian rhythm, our body's internal 24-hour sleep-wake cycle, and infradian rhythms (cycles that last longer than 24 hours) like the 28-day menstrual cycle or seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

All of these biological cycles vary based on internal and external factors. And since our human bodies are made up of anywhere from 55% to about 78% water, there's some reason to believe that we too can be influenced by the moon, its light, and its 27-day lunar cycle, especially when you consider that the moon's gravitational pull on Earth is powerful enough to affect ocean tides.

The Moon: How does it affect people's health and behavior?

Research has shown that some species have adapted some of their biological cycles to align with the lunar cycle.

The reproductive cycle of marine animals such as tropical corals during full moon nights, annelid worms during the waxing moon, and the emergence of mosquitoes at high tides is evidence of this lunar connection. A comprehensive review of research highlights the effects of the moon on biological processes in many species related to activity levels, feeding rituals, light sensitivity, migration, molting patterns, and more. /CNA