01/03/2026
🌕 **Full Moon Tonight — What the Science Says About Parasites** 🌕
Tonight’s the **full moon (Wolf Moon)** — the first full moon of 2026 — reaching peak illumination on **January 3, 2026**. ([Catalina Sky Survey][1])
There’s **a lot of talk online** about parasites being more active during a full moon. While some holistic and wellness sources suggest changes in human hormones (like serotonin and melatonin) could *theoretically* influence parasite activity or symptom perception, **there’s currently no solid scientific evidence proving that full moons cause parasites inside the body to become more active**. Many claims are based on anecdote, theory, or traditional belief rather than controlled research. ([Today's Practitioner][2])
However, the **lunar cycle *can*** influence behavior in some animals and insects (e.g., in ecology or trapping studies), related to **light levels and rhythms**, but that’s very different from saying parasites in the human body are more active under a full moon. ([SpringerLink][3])
📅 **Next Full Moon:**
The next full moon after tonight will be the **Snow Moon on ~February 1, 2026**. ([Royal Museums Greenwich][4])
Whether you’re stargazing or simply enjoying the glow, tonight is a great chance to look up and enjoy the lunar light! 🌟
[1]: https://catalina.lpl.arizona.edu/moon-phases/month/2026-01?utm_source=chatgpt.com "January 2026 - Moon Phases Calendar | Catalina Sky Survey"
[2]: https://todayspractitioner.com/diagnostic-testing/debunking-myths-in-the-parasite-cleanse-trend-a-clinicians-refresher-on-parasites-and-testing/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Debunking Myths in the Parasite Cleanse Trend"
[3]: https://parasitesandvectors.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13071-015-0723-7?utm_source=chatgpt.com "The influence of moonlight and lunar periodicity on the ..."
[4]: https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/space-astronomy/full-moon-calendar-2026?utm_source=chatgpt.com "When Is The Next full Moon? Full Moon Calendar 2026"