Selenophobia



Selenophobia (alternatively lunaphobia) is the fear of the, moonlight, or even darkness on a moonless night. Like many other phobias, selenophobia originates from painful experiences during childhood.

The is the most feared phase of the moon, because full moons are believed to cause people to commit more crimes, including murder, breaking into homes, and robbery. For more information, see remaphobia.

There are mythological reasons for the development of selenophobia, including believing that the moon is inhabited by evil creatures, as well as the belief that the full moon has the ability to transform people into.

There are wide variety of physiological and psychological symptoms of selenophobia, including muscle tension, chills, breathlessness, dizziness, sweating, and feeling trapped. Sufferers of this phobia feel more dreadful as the afternoon wears on and dusk approaches. Sufferers prepare for nightfall by closing window shades and not venturing outside at night.