Mind of my Stroked Brain

I am sharing this information simply because it is amusing how I had assumed otherwise for so many years and it was an eye-opener to me. Disclaimer : this is a summary in my words based on many things I read in many places. so it may not be absolutely accurate, but I hope it is not incorrect.  Neither am I trying to challenge or disprove anything/ anyone. Just an attempt to share information. ________________________ For many years now, I have subscribed to the thinking that a " full   moon " causes many effects on our body - many subtle effects which are not perceptible by many. And why not, we have seen the effect the moon has on the ocean tides - a full moon has to have a bigger effect then. Well, turns out, since it is only reflected light of the Sun, makes no difference whether it is full or half or new moon. Although the light shines differently everyday, it's the same moon everyday. Full and whole... But the moon does have a gravitational impact on the earth - that