We can conjecture that a werewolf transformation is caused by the moon as a body on the whole fully reflecting sunlight; being physically on it could mean the effects are minimized or nullified.

Werewolf movies can be enjoyed any time of year — full moon or new moon. "The history of werewolves is itself very interesting, and dates back in literature to classical mythology," Daly says ...

Whether it’s a full moon, new moon or any other time in the lunar cycle cueing up a werewolf movie is always a good idea.. According to Samuel Jamie, president and executive director of the New ...