Does moonlight exposure has the capacity to induce vitamin-D formation in the body?

Question

Has there been a study to understand the beneficial effects of
prolonged exposure to moonlight (after-all, it is reflected sunlight), such as to probe, maybe, potential benefits as vitamin-D formation (safely, without the effects of skin-cancer as in
direct sunlight exposure) and mood-enhancing neurotransmitters (for depression treatments)?

Answer 1

good question, idk.

Answer 2

I don't see any studies, however we're talking about reflected sunlight via the moon so the exposure would be diluted to say the least. That being said, I believe there would still be some UV's coming towards you...however if the benefits are needed, then direct sunlight is needed. A basic rule is to have at least 5 (or 10 minutes) of direct sunlight a day. That is a safe time limit and is typically enough to get the recommended vitamin d per day (it only takes that long). After that, smudge on the sunscreen.

Vitamin D has been shown (from sunlight) in studies to be beneficial in preventing ovarian cancer (those in sunnier climates are less likely to get it). Although other factors effect ovarian cancer but it shows that normal (not excessive) human lifestyle (taking in natural sunlight) is beneficial.

In addition the moon has an albedo of 7 meaning it reflects 7% of the sun's light. So since it is reflecting, its maximum brightness is only 7% of the sun.

Answer 3

being out in moonlight is the same as seeing sunlight in a mirror. As far as I know there's no beneficial effects other than it flatters people's looks.

Answer 4

Sounds good to me, I feel happy when I look at the moon.

Answer 5

Nope.

Answer 6

No haha who told you that?

Answer 7

The sun does that.