Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine have found specific markers in the blood of people who have committed suicide that change because of the full moon. Overall, analysis of the coroner’s records showed that the number of suicides increased significantly during three distinct periods: during the week of the full moon, between 3 pm and 4 pm, and in September.
The scientists also found that those who committed suicide showed signs that their “internal clocks” were not working at the time of death. The study’s authors suggest that the extra light from the full moon may be responsible for the increase in suicide rates. Ambient light can have a huge impact on a person’s circadian rhythms. Simply put, moonlight can disrupt a person’s “internal clock”.
Source: Ferra
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