Moonlight: Dangers & Precautions

If you want to expose yourself to potentially harmful radiation, then be my guest.  We are simply warning you. 

If you want to expose yourself to potentially harmful radiation, then be my guest.  We are simply warning you.

You do—I hope—understand that so-called moonlight is simply sunlight reflected off the moon's surface.  If one were to be affected negatively by exposure to moonlight, then one would probably find being exposed to direct sunlight fatal.
 

Quote from: jroa on April 05, 2014, 04:07:07 PM

If you want to expose yourself to potentially harmful radiation, then be my guest.  We are simply warning you.

You do—I hope—understand that so-called moonlight is simply sunlight reflected off the moon's surface.  If one were to be affected negatively by exposure to moonlight, then one would probably find being exposed to direct sunlight fatal.

This isn't a debate thread.  Please take it to the appropriate subforum.

We don't understand the mechanics of it completely.  However, we can see the effects of it.  We are only concerned for you health and well being. 

Is your big man's moderator uniform new? I bet it looks great in the moonlight.

Yes, it is.  Thank you for asking. 

SPF 30 or better is ideal, though I don't suppose you can ever have too much.  When I go out in the moonlight I also make sure my arms and legs are well-covered, and that my hands are gloved and my feet are shod, and that I am wearing a hat with maximum coverage (mine is straw) to shield me from the moon's rays.  In a full moon I wear a trenchcoat as well.  In my experience you can never be too careful; I've lost too many loved ones.

Your loins are protected, then?

Quote from: Roundy the Truthinessist on April 05, 2014, 02:57:20 PM

SPF 30 or better is ideal, though I don't suppose you can ever have too much.  When I go out in the moonlight I also make sure my arms and legs are well-covered, and that my hands are gloved and my feet are shod, and that I am wearing a hat with maximum coverage (mine is straw) to shield me from the moon's rays.  In a full moon I wear a trenchcoat as well.  In my experience you can never be too careful; I've lost too many loved ones.

Your loins are protected, then?

Well, of course.  You don't think I'd dare go outside at night naked, do you?  Of course I only bother with a cup on a full moon.

Roundy gives us a full moon? 

Just a word of warning.  Not only is there a full moon tonight, but it is also Friday the 13th.  Be especially wary tonight, all.

to those afflicted better start the double baking soda regiments at once.

Silly markjo, the moonlight does not care what day it is. 

Silly markjo, the moonlight does not care what day it is. 

Be careful jroa, lest your flippancy cost you dearly.  The full moon is not to be trifled with and neither is Friday the 13th.  When they occur together, disaster is surely just around the corner.

Silly markjo, the moonlight does not care what day it is. 

 

Tell that to Jason

Moon sensitives beware; July 12 is the first of 3 consecutive supermoons. 

Moon sensitives beware; July 12 is the first of 3 consecutive supermoons.

Considering that "moonlight" is nothing more than reflected sunlight, those folks had better spend the entire 72 hours indoors.

Moonlight is about 400,000 times fainter than direct sunlight.

So... slop on the SPF 50+ guys.   

I fear that someone has not been properly applying their moonscreen lotion. 

Super Moon this week.

Supermoons in August and September as well.

Correct. Supermoon on Sunday evening this weekend.  That gives time for those who must take extra care to supply-up before it arrives.   

Thank you for the heads up, gotham.  I will plan for the worst and I will make sure I wear my moon screen lotion. 

Supermoon tonight. WEAR YOUR MOONSCREEN!

Also, this is the Harvest moon, and the last supermoon of the summer.

Supermoon tonight. WEAR YOUR MOONSCREEN!

Also, this is the Harvest moon, and the last supermoon of the summer.

Thank you for the notice Space Cowgirl. Many do appreciate the warning.

I will be examining the moon thoroughly tonight.

It was overcast last night, so I only saw the moon peeping through the clouds a couple times.

It was overcast last night, so I only saw the moon peeping through the clouds a couple times.

Can clouds stop the harmful effects of moonrays?

Probably not, I should take a nap!

I just want to interject and mention...

I've been sleeping in full view of the moon for like 2 weeks now. Still not burnt, no werewolfism. No ill effects at all.
Since nobody wants to answer me in the other thread..

When can I expect to be affected by the moon? I mean, I've got this geeky pearl-white skin just ripe for burns. I go to the beach and I'm toasted. Under the moon.. nothing.

jroa? Ichi? You did these experiments apparently, you should be able to tell me the mechanism by which I can experience these so called negative effects. ... Right?

The full moon has been accused of causing lunacy. After a few months observing this lot I don't think the moon is to blame. It must be the flat cookies. I be just a tiny bit jealous.   

I just want to interject and mention...

I've been sleeping in full view of the moon for like 2 weeks now. Still not burnt, no werewolfism. No ill effects at all.
Since nobody wants to answer me in the other thread..

When can I expect to be affected by the moon? I mean, I've got this geeky pearl-white skin just ripe for burns. I go to the beach and I'm toasted. Under the moon.. nothing.

jroa? Ichi? You did these experiments apparently, you should be able to tell me the mechanism by which I can experience these so called negative effects. ... Right?

If I told you that I've smoked cigarettes for two weeks now and I'm fine, would you think that I can smoke cigarettes for the rest of my life with no harmful side effects?