Eclipses Literally Hack Your Brain Chemistry A solar or lunar eclipse causes measurable changes in the human body. As the world darkens suddenly, your brain increases melatonin and dopamine at the same time, mixing signals associated with sleep and excitement. Your internal clock becomes briefly confused, and your nervous system reacts to changing temperature, light, and even the behavior of animals around you. Scientists have documented shifts in heart rate, attention, and emotional intensity.

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