What does the supermoon actually mean for us?

Aside from its beauty, the full moon can actually affect our bodies too. Many people theorise that a full moon causes sleep disruption because of the amount of sunlight reflected back to Earth. Another hypothesis that has gained popularity over the years is that when the moon circles the Earth, it passes through the magnetotail and becomes negatively charged, and research suggests that humans are sensitive to low-level geomagnetic variations.

“Emotions run high during the full moon. It’s possible that you’ll experience stress and become a little more irritable than usual. You may find yourself lying awake at night or not sleeping as deeply as usual because the full moon also heralds a few sleep modifications,” explains Eoin Keenan, wellbeing expert and co-founder of CBD brand Goodrays.

To help mitigate any impact on your sleep cycle, Keenan suggests cutting back on screen time and reducing the amount of light you’re exposed to during the supermoon. This could look like a well-timed technology break at least 60 minutes before bed to allow your brain to wind down, or dimming your lights as the late afternoon begins to close in. Keenan advises that it’s critical to get some natural sunshine on the day of the full moon, too, so be prepared to swap some scroll-time for an IRL stroll in the sunshine.

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