Find and Photograph the Glowing Square Moon at Night

Simplicity Shader replaces the night sky's centerpiece with a bright, glowing square moon that lights up the sky. It stands out best against dark scenery.

Get a clear view

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2. Head into a spruce or dark forest. Tall, dark trees make the bright moon pop by contrast.

3. Climb a hill or build a small pillar so the trees frame the moon instead of blocking it.

4. Look toward the moon as it rises and tilt the camera so a line of treetops sits along the bottom of the frame.

5. Freeze time with /gamerule doDaylightCycle false if you need longer to set up.

Tips for better night shots

• Avoid bad weather. Rain and clouds can hide the sky. With cheats on, /weather clear removes them.
• Limit nearby light. Torches and lanterns close to you distract from the moonlit scene. Step away from your base for a cleaner shot.
• Hide the HUD with F1 on PC, or turn it off in Settings > Video on other devices.
• Use water. A lake or river in the foreground adds depth under the bright night sky.

If the moon looks like the vanilla one, the pack isn't active or another pack is overriding the sky. Move Simplicity to the top of your Active packs list.