There is no question that the moon has a significant influence on Earth. Its gravitational pull affects the planet and moves water masses in the daily rhythm of ebb and flow (tides)—this point is undisputed. More difficult to answer is the question of whether the same gravitational force also affects life on Earth, especially the human organism. The discussion becomes even more complicated when it comes to how the fluctuating brightness of the Earth’s satellite between full and new moon affects humans.
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