Selenophobia

Selenophobia (alternatively lunaphobia) is the fear of the moon, moonlight, or even darkness on a moonless night.

Roots
Like many other phobias, selenophobia originates from painful experiences during childhood. The full moon 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.

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 werewolves.

Symptoms
There are a wide variety of physiological and psychological symptoms of selenophobia, including
 * Shakiness
 * Muscle tension
 * Anxiety
 * Clammy hands
 * Chills
 * Breathlessness
 * Dizziness
 * Dry mouth
 * Panic attack
 * Irregular heartbeat
 * Sweating
 * Cold hands and feet
 * Feeling trapped and unable to escape.

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.