{"id":4235,"date":"2024-06-24T12:54:47","date_gmt":"2024-06-24T10:54:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/sleeping-badly-during-a-full-moon-is-it-really-so\/"},"modified":"2024-10-29T19:13:51","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T18:13:51","slug":"sleeping-badly-during-a-full-moon-is-it-really-so","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/sleeping-badly-during-a-full-moon-is-it-really-so\/","title":{"rendered":"Sleeping badly during a full moon: is it really so?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Effects of the moon on your sleep: facts or fables?<\/p>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Content:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #003f73;color:#003f73\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #003f73;color:#003f73\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/sleeping-badly-during-a-full-moon-is-it-really-so\/#How_does_a_full_moon_affect_your_sleep\" >How does a full moon affect your sleep?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/sleeping-badly-during-a-full-moon-is-it-really-so\/#What_does_science_say_about_our_sleep_and_the_phases_of_the_moon\" >What does science say about our sleep and the phases of the moon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/sleeping-badly-during-a-full-moon-is-it-really-so\/#Sleeping_badly_in_a_full_moon_%E2%80%93_studies_Cordi_and_Jose_Haba-Rubio\" >Sleeping badly in a full moon &#8211; studies Cordi and Jos\u00e9 Haba-Rubio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/sleeping-badly-during-a-full-moon-is-it-really-so\/#Why_are_there_so_many_different_hypotheses_about_sleeping_worse_during_a_full_moon\" >Why are there so many different hypotheses about sleeping worse during a full moon?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/sleeping-badly-during-a-full-moon-is-it-really-so\/#Psychological_influence\" >Psychological influence<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/sleeping-badly-during-a-full-moon-is-it-really-so\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wat-is-de-invloed-van-een-volle-maan-op-jouw-slaap\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_a_full_moon_affect_your_sleep\"><\/span>How does a full moon affect your sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n<p>The relationship between the full moon and sleep has received much attention over the years. Several studies seem to indicate that a full moon can have a negative impact on our sleep quality.  In this article, we dive deeper into the science and myths surrounding this phenomenon, based on recent research and expert opinions. Be sure to read this <a href=\"https:\/\/nl.linkedin.com\/pulse\/heeft-de-maan-invloed-op-slaap-merijn-van-de-laar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">interesting post<\/a> by Merijn van de Laar.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wat-zegt-de-wetenschap-over-onze-slaap-en-de-maanstanden\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_science_say_about_our_sleep_and_the_phases_of_the_moon\"><\/span>What does science say about our sleep and the phases of the moon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Research on the influence of the full moon on sleep yields <strong>varied results<\/strong>. A study conducted by Cajochen et al. (2013) found that people <strong>take on average five minutes longer to fall asleep<\/strong>,<strong> sleep 20 minutes shorter and experience 30 percent less deep sleep during a full moon.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>In addition, participants reported worse sleep.\nAnother study by Smith et al. (2014) confirmed these findings by showing that people sleep an average of 25 minutes shorter during a full moon and wake up more often during the night. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"slecht-slapen-bij-volle-maan-studies-cordi-jose-haba-rubio\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sleeping_badly_in_a_full_moon_%E2%80%93_studies_Cordi_and_Jose_Haba-Rubio\"><\/span>Sleeping badly in a full moon &#8211; studies Cordi and Jos\u00e9 Haba-Rubio<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>In contrast, an analysis of several large data sets by Cordi et al. (2014) found <strong>no significant relationship between the full moon and worse sleep.<\/strong> In 2015, a team led by Jos\u00e9 Haba-Rubio conducted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S1389945715008916\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a large-scale study<\/a> of more than 2,000 participants.  <\/p>\n\n<p>They could show<strong> no remarkable correlation <\/strong>or effect on sleep during the different lunar phases. The effect on sleep was compared in this latest study during all moon phases: the new moon, waxing moon, full moon and waning moon. <\/p>\n\n<p>A recent study on poor sleep during a full moon by Casiragho (2021) adds another layer of complexity.\nThey found that subjects fell asleep later and slept shorter in the three to five days preceding the full moon, regardless of whether they lived in urban areas with high light pollution or in remote areas without electricity. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"waarom-zijn-er-zo-veel-verschillende-hypothesen-over-slechter-slapen-bij-volle-maan\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_there_so_many_different_hypotheses_about_sleeping_worse_during_a_full_moon\"><\/span>Why are there so many different hypotheses about sleeping worse during a full moon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>There are several hypotheses that attempt to explain the moon&#8217;s influence on sleep.\nOne theory states that moonlight causes people to stay active longer in the evenings leading up to the full moon, leading to later sleep.\nHowever, this theory does not explain <strong>why people in <a href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/which-is-healthier-sleeping-with-windows-open-or-closed-find-out-the-pros-and-cons-here\/\">windowless<\/a> rooms also sleep worse during the full moon<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n<p>Another hypothesis is that the attraction between the moon and the earth increases as the full moon approaches, which may affect our biological processes. While this is an interesting theory, it is difficult to test this hypothesis.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\"><strong>Also read: Suffering from night sweats in bed?<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Cordi et al (2014) also have a possible explanation.\nThey suggested that previous findings may be due to the &#8220;file drawer problem,&#8221; where researchers only publish positive results and negative results remain unpublished. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"psychologische-invloed\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Psychological_influence\"><\/span>Psychological influence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>In addition to scientific explanations, the psychological component plays an important role.\nThe belief that the full moon affects sleep may itself be enough to cause sleep disorders.\nThis phenomenon is known as the nocebo effect, in which negative expectations lead to negative outcomes.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mindthebed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/portrait-man-sleeping-bed-groot.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"sleeping badly at full moon with eye mask\" class=\"wp-image-4147\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Eyemask, Freekpik<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusie\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Although there is evidence that the full moon can affect our sleep, the exact causes and mechanisms are still unclear and certainly not conclusively proven.\nIt is important to take these findings with a grain of salt and not place too much value on the position of the moon.   <\/p>\n\n<p>Regardless of the scientific debate, good sleep hygiene is always essential for a healthy night&#8217;s sleep.\nStay calm, avoid excessive exposure to light before bed, sleep in the dark and try not to worry too much about the moon.\nYour sleep will thank you.  <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Sources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cajochen et al. (2013)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smith et al. (2014)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cordi et al. (2014)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Casiragho (2021)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Van de Laar, M. (2022).\n&#8220;Does the moon affect sleep?&#8221;   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/merijn-van-de-laar-6a5617202\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Effects of the moon on your sleep: facts or fables? How does a full moon affect your sleep? The relationship between the full moon and sleep has received much attention over the years. Several studies seem to indicate that a full moon can have a negative impact on our sleep quality. In this article, we&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4146,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[62,64],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4235","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-improve-my-sleep","category-not-part-of-a-category"],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mindthebed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/hunter-s-moon-super-full-moon-with-dark-background-madrid-spain-europe-horizontal-photo-scaled-e1718827449358.jpg?fit=2560%2C1463&ssl=1","author_info":{"display_name":"J\u00fcrgen Swinnen","author_link":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/author\/victorys\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4235","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4235"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4235\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6314,"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4235\/revisions\/6314"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4146"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4235"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4235"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4235"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}