I know evolution is governed by chance and it is random but does it make sense to “ruin” sleep if there’s light? I mean normally, outside, you never have pure darkness, there are the moon and stars even at night. In certain zones of the Earth we also have long periods of no sunshine and long periods of only sunshine.

I don’t know if my question is clear enough but I hope so.

Bonus question: are animals subject to the same contribution of light or lack of it to the quality of sleep?

  • linucsOPEnglish
    21·
    6 months ago

    I’m not talking about myself, melatonine, is synthesized by the body when it’s dark, light can reduce or stop the synthesis.

    • givesomefucks@lemmy.worldEnglish
      33·
      6 months ago

      Nope.

      It’s a very specific wavelength of light that inhibits it.

      https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melatonin#Regulation

      That’s why there’s “blue light filters” on electronics these days. That wavelength isnt included with moonlight/starlight… maybe on a big full moon there’s be some.

      And why people prefer soft yellowish lights when relaxing and not the bright ass LEDs.