Many people believe that the stages of the moon affect human behavior. Teachers have often stated how the full moon affects their students’ behavior, usually making them act moody or a little out of sorts. Emergency room personnel have also voiced similar opinions; they claim to have more cases during the nights of the full moon.
The word lunatic is derived from the Latin word luna meaning moon. So is there any validity to these statements that people are negatively affected by a full moon? Do more crimes occur during these times? If we are affected, is there a way to offset a full moon’s influence?