Balance Sunlight and Moonlight for Day-Night Cycles

Access Lighting Controls

Open the shader configuration menu and find settings related to sun and moon brightness, or general lighting intensity. These controls affect how bright daytime appears and how visible nighttime terrain becomes.

Brighten Daytime Lighting

Increase sun brightness to make daylight more intense and warm. This enhances the visibility of sunlit blocks and creates stronger contrast with shadowed areas. Adjust until open fields feel naturally bright without washing out colors.

Enhance Nighttime Visibility

Raise moonlight or ambient night brightness to make nighttime exploration easier. Higher values illuminate terrain without torches, while lower values create a darker, more atmospheric night. Consider your playstyle—survival players often prefer brighter nights, while atmospheric players may want darker conditions.

Adjust Color Temperature

Modify the warmth of sunlight and coolness of moonlight separately if options exist. Warmer sun creates golden daytime tones, while cooler moon produces blue-tinted nights.

Test Full Cycles

Make small changes and observe the cumulative effect on your world's atmosphere.