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Planetarium Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
Why can't I see the planets in my night sky?
Planets are only visible at night and when the sky is clear—they won't appear during rain, snow, or when the moon is too bright. Make sure you're looking up at the sky away from light sources, and check that your render distance is set high enough to see distant objects.
Do the planets move or change position?
Yes, the planets move across the night sky over time, simulating their actual orbital positions relative to Earth. Their positions change as time passes in your world, so you may see different planets on different nights.
How do I make planets more visible?
Increase your render distance in video settings, play during clear nights away from bright light sources, and consider adjusting brightness or gamma settings. If using shaders, enable the mod's compatibility by setting Sun/Moon Style to "Reimagined" in your shader settings.
Does this mod work with shaders?
Yes, Planetarium Mod works with Complementary and some other shaders, but you need to set the Sun/Moon Style option to "Reimagined" in your shader configuration for planets to display correctly.
Can I configure which planets appear or how they look?
Yes, you can adjust planet visibility and appearance through the mod's configuration options, which allows you to customize which planets render and how prominent they appear in your sky.
Will this mod affect my FPS or performance?
The mod has minimal performance impact since planets are rendered as part of the sky, but very low render distances or older hardware may notice a slight effect. Disabling the mod's features or lowering render distance can help if you experience lag.
Do planets appear during the day?
No, planets are only visible during the night when the sun is below the horizon, just like in real life.
Can I see planets in the Nether or End?
No, planets only appear in the Overworld's night sky where you can see the normal sky. The Nether and End have their own sky visuals that don't include planets.
Why do planets disappear when it rains or snows?
Weather effects like rain and snow obscure the sky, making planets invisible until the weather clears. This is intentional to maintain visual consistency with how weather affects visibility.
Is this mod compatible with other sky-modifying mods?
Planetarium Mod may conflict with other mods that heavily modify the sky or celestial rendering. If planets don't appear with another sky mod installed, try disabling one of them to test compatibility.