Moonbeams
Moonbeams
Moonbeams (/muːnbiːmz/) are beams of light from the Moon that reach the Earth's surface. The term is often used in a metaphorical or poetic context.
Etymology
The term "moonbeam" originates from the Old English mona (moon) and beam (light). It has been used in English literature since at least the 16th century.
Related Terms
- Moonlight: The light that reaches Earth from the Moon.
- Lunar phase: The shape of the directly sunlit portion of the Moon as viewed from Earth.
- Full moon: The lunar phase when the Moon appears fully illuminated from Earth's perspective.
- Crescent moon: The lunar phase when less than half of the Moon is illuminated.
- New moon: The lunar phase when the Moon is not visible from Earth.
Medical Significance
While moonbeams themselves do not have direct medical significance, the Moon and its phases have been associated with various aspects of health and wellness in traditional and folk medicine. For example, some cultures believe that the full moon can impact mental health, a phenomenon sometimes referred to as the "Lunar effect". However, scientific studies have not found consistent evidence to support these beliefs.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Moonbeams
- Wikipedia's article - Moonbeams
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