The Wonderful Relationship Between the Red Moon and Happy Hormones
Tonight is a special night♪ The wonderful relationship between the red moon (blood moon) 🔴 and happy hormones
Everyone, why not stay up a little late tonight?
For the first time in three years, a total lunar eclipse will be visible across Japan!
Moreover, this time it is a blood moon where the moon transforms into a beautiful reddish-copper color, making it a very
romantic celestial show.
The moon will begin to wane around 1:27 AM, and from 2:30 AM to 3:53 AM,
for about 1 hour and 20 minutes, the moon will be dyed in a mysterious red color.
For those of you thinking, "I can't stay up that late!"
Wait a minute! Actually, this moonbathing has some very
pleasant effects on our minds and bodies.
Bathing in the gentle light of the moon actually causes serotonin, known as the "happiness hormone,"
to be gradually secreted!
Serotonin is a magical substance that calms the mind and makes you feel
all warm and fuzzy inside.
The stress accumulated from your busy daily life
might just melt away with some moonbathing.
But tonight is not just any full moon.
When you look up at the moon dyed in reddish-copper,
dopamine, the hormone of excitement, and even
endorphins, the body's natural painkillers, are secreted in the brain.
In other words, just looking at it will lift your spirits!
If you are a beginner at moonbathing, don't worry.
There is nothing difficult about it.
Just find a place where you can see the western sky and relax while gazing at the moon.
Bringing your favorite blanket and a warm drink makes it perfect.
Put your smartphone away for a while and try to slowly savor this extraordinary time.
Actually, moonlight also has the wonderful effect of regulating your internal clock
and improving the quality of your sleep.
Especially with the light of a special moon like tonight's, your daily fatigue will be soothed away,
and you will surely wake up feeling refreshed the next morning.
If you feel a bit hesitant about looking at the night sky alone, try inviting your family or friends.
When you share the excitement of "Wow, it's beautiful!" with everyone,
the love hormone oxytocin is secreted,
which might even deepen your bonds.
Some regions might be worried about the weather, but
if the red moon peeks out from between the clouds,
that in itself would be fantastic and magical, wouldn't it?
The next total lunar eclipse will be on the night of the Doll Festival next March.
If you miss tonight, you will have to wait another half a year.
Why not stay up late for once and receive this special gift from the universe? Let's spend a warm and happy time, both in mind and body, under the red moon♪