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Dream Recall and the Full Moon

Michael Schredl, Stephany Fulda, Iris Reinhard

Perceptual and Motor Skills February 1, 2006 DOI: 10.2466/pms.102.1.17-18 (opens in new tab)

Study at a glance

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Characteristics Observational cohort Peer reviewed
Sample size 196
Population Participants who kept dream diaries
Duration 28 to 111 nights
Topics Dreaming
Key findings No association was found between a full moon and dream recall.

Abstract

There is ongoing debate on whether the full moon is associated with sleep and dreaming. The analysis of diaries kept by the participants ( N = 196) over 28 to 111 nights showed no association of a full moon and dream recall. Psychological factors might explain why some persons associate a full moon with increased dream recall.