Atmospheric Zenith Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I trigger a solar eclipse?
Use the command `/betterweather eclipse start` to force an eclipse to begin immediately at your location. Eclipses can also occur naturally as rare random events, but the command lets you experience one on demand.
Do hostile mobs actually spawn during eclipses?
Yes—solar eclipses darken the sky enough during daytime that hostile mobs like zombies and creepers can spawn as if it were nighttime, making midday dangerous. Prepare shelter or weapons before an eclipse hits.
Where can I find the northern lights?
Northern lights only appear in cold biomes (like ice plains and snowy forests) during nighttime when conditions are right. They're a rare event, so you may need to wait several in-game nights or travel to different cold biomes to spot them.
How do I survive a sandstorm?
Sandstorms drastically reduce visibility and occur in desert biomes—seek shelter indoors or underground until it passes. Bring torches since the dust makes it hard to see, and avoid wandering into deep dunes where you can easily get lost.
Can I start a sandstorm manually?
Yes, use the command `/betterweather sandstorm start` to spawn a sandstorm at your current location. This is useful for testing your base defenses or experiencing the event without waiting for it to occur naturally.
Does the mod affect performance?
No—the mod is designed to rework skies and weather without hurting game performance, so you can enjoy all the visual effects without FPS drops.
What's different about the moon in this mod?
The moon is now round instead of square and displays all eight realistic lunar phases with visible craters and dark spots. It also shows earthshine lighting, which makes the dark side of the moon faintly visible during certain phases.
Can I turn off rain and fog if I don't like them?
The mod reworks rain and fog globally, but you can adjust particle density and ambient sounds through your playstyle settings to find a balance that suits you. Check the guides on adjusting rain and fog for specific options.
Do eclipses and sandstorms happen at the same time?
These are separate weather events with their own spawn conditions—eclipses occur during day in any biome, while sandstorms happen in deserts. It's unlikely (though technically possible) for both to occur simultaneously.
Will this mod work with other weather or sky mods?
Atmospheric Zenith Mod overhauls core sky and weather systems, so compatibility with other mods that modify the same features may cause conflicts or unexpected behavior. Check mod documentation or community forums for known compatibility issues before combining mods.