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/^t/The moon has an enormous influence on human beings in spite of the common belief in the sun's exclusive impact on life in general. Our perception of nature's impact on life is sun-oriented. We all know that the sun makes life on earth possible. It emits life-giving light. The circle of life goes on thanks to the light which enables plants' developement and growth. Animals feed themselves with plants, other animals eat those animals and so on. Of course, animals need the light to grow, too. The sun brings us warmth, as well. Without it there would be too cold on earth for any life to exist. The sun gives us also energy and optimistic approach to life. The moon is not that generous. It does not give off either light or warmth. It shines only thanks to the sun again, as it reflects the sun's light. It seems that its only contribution to our life is the atmosphere of romance that it lends to the night. However, this apparent indifference of the moon to life is not that obvious, since the moon influences functioning of human body, and especially bodies of so called sleep-walkers.