Several studies have shown that sleep is disturbed during full moon periods. Sleep is less deep, less restorative and takes longer to fall asleep. One possible explanation is that light levels are higher on full-moon nights, which disrupts our sleep.

For further information, we recommend that you consult :

- Institut national du Sommeil et de la Vigilance website
- The Morphée network website (health network dedicated to the management of chronic sleep disorders)
- The ANSES website (Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire de l'alimentation, de l'environnement et du travail)
- The Santé Publique France website, and its documents on sleep