• Question: How long does a dream last?

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      Asked by Emily B to Alex, Anaïs, Peter, Sarwat, Shreesha on 17 Mar 2015.
      • Photo: Sarwat Iqbal

        Sarwat Iqbal answered on 17 Mar 2015:


        The first dream of the night is about 5 minutes long and the last dream you can have before awakening can be 45 minutes to an hour long…..

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        Shreesha Bhat answered on 17 Mar 2015:


        REM (Rapid eye movement) sleep is when we dream mostly, and that can be between 5 to 45 minutes.

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        Peter Maskell answered on 19 Mar 2015:


        in sleep 5-45 minute in life a long time I still dream of playing football for England..or flying fast jets.

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