What does a full moon do to our bodies?

Jan 24, 2024 5 min

About this episode

You may not have realised, but tomorrow sees the first full moon of 2024, and there are actually a whole host of popular beliefs associated with this occurrence. For example, some people say that there are more births on evenings with a full moon. Others believe that the moon has an influence on our sleep, dreams, mood and even menstrual cycle for women. The moon and its potential interactions with our bodies and health have been the subject of fantasy for centuries. Now there are actually four main phases to mind that The lunar calendar consists of four main phases: the new moon, the first quarter, the full moon and finally the last quarter. The definition of a full moon is when the sunEarth and the moon are allaligned with the , which happens roughly every 29 days. Can the full moon turn us all into insomniacs? To what extent do superstitions influence our perceptions? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Could assisted dying become legal in the UK? How can I improve my concentration at work? Why is generative AI set to explode in 2024? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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