Can a full moon actually affect people's behavior?
Studies haven't found a connection between lunar phases and crime rates, psychiatric emergencies, or even epileptic seizures. While the moon does have a slight gravitational pull on Earth, it's not strong enough to exert a significant influence on human behavior. It's weaker than the gravitational pull of a person standing next to you!
The full moon is much brighter than other moon phases, so it might make people stay up later or feel more alert. This could lead to some people behaving erratically, but it's not because of some mysterious lunar influence. It's simply because people are out and about more during a full moon, and perhaps a bit sleep-deprived.
So, the next time you hear someone blaming the full moon for their bad mood, you can confidently tell them it's just a myth. Our actions are influenced by many things, such as stress, lack of sleep, and our emotional state, but the moon's phases aren't one of them. Sleep well, and don't worry about the moon - it's not out to get you.
