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5 Things You Must Know About the Supermoon Sleep Effect

If you're tossing and turning tonight, blame the supermoon.

If you’re tossing and turning tonight, blame the supermoon. When the full moon moves 30,000 miles closer to Earth, appearing 30% brighter, Swiss researchers found measurable changes in sleep patterns—even in total darkness. The same moon that disrupts your sleep also steadies our planet, drives the tides, and keeps life in balance. Did you sleep worse last night? Tell me in the comments.

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