Afternoon sunlight
Also known as: sunset viewing, evening light
BBuilding Evidence1 studies referenced
Viewing sunlight in the late afternoon signals your circadian system that evening is approaching, supporting melatonin timing.
How to do it
- 1Go outside for 10-15 min in the late afternoon
- 2Face west toward the setting sun (don't stare directly)
- 3This 'anchors' the end of your circadian day
- 4Especially important if you missed morning sunlight
Safety notes
Never stare directly at the sun.
Studies on Afternoon sunlight (1)
1.
Timing of light exposure affects mood and brain circuits
Bedrosian TA, Nelson RJ (2017) · Transl Psychiatry
ReviewPubMed
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