1. The full moon makes people act crazy
Fact: Studies show no consistent evidence that crime, hospital visits, or erratic behavior increase during the full moon.
2. Werewolves transform under the full moon
Fact: The classic werewolf legend has medieval roots, but there’s no proof humans change under moonlight — except maybe their mood.
3. Full moons cause more babies to be born
Fact: Multiple studies have found no rise in birth rates during the full moon.
4. The moon’s glow makes animals howl
Fact: Wolves do howl at night, but not specifically at the full moon — they howl to communicate, regardless of lunar phase.
5. The moon always looks the same size
Fact: Sometimes the moon appears larger (a “supermoon”) when it’s closer to Earth in its orbit.
6. You can’t sleep during a full moon
Fact: Some studies suggest people may sleep a bit less or have lighter sleep during a full moon, but results are mixed.
7. The full moon brings bad luck
Fact: Many cultures actually consider the full moon a symbol of prosperity, completion, and good fortune.
8. The moon is perfectly round
Fact: The moon is slightly egg-shaped due to gravitational forces, even if it looks round from Earth.
9. The moon has its own light
Fact: The moon doesn’t produce light — it reflects sunlight off its surface.
10. There’s only one type of full moon
Fact: There are many: harvest moons, blood moons, blue moons, and supermoons — all based on timing, color, or distance from Earth.
🌕✨ From folklore to facts, the moon remains one of the most fascinating sights in the night sky!
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