Realistic Sun for Climates of Tamriel and Vanilla

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This mod replaces the sun and sunglare textures in Skyrim with ultra-realistic versions, compatible with both Climates of Tamriel and vanilla lighting. With over 17,000 endorsements and 447,000 downloads, it's a highly popular visual enhancement for players seeking more realistic skies.

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Downloads: 447,585 | Endorsements: 17,367

💡 Notes

By prod80 | v3.0 | 17,367 endorsements

🎯 Tips & Tricks

If using a mod manager, you can preview the textures before

If using a mod manager, you can preview the textures before installing to see if you like the look.

Make sure to load this mod after Climates of Tamriel if you'

Make sure to load this mod after Climates of Tamriel if you're using it, so the sun textures override correctly.

Since it's a texture replacer, you can easily uninstall it i

Since it's a texture replacer, you can easily uninstall it if you change your mind—no save game issues.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Mod not working

Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility

👍 Pros

Huge community trust with 17,367 endorsements and 447,585 downloads
Simple texture replacer—no complex setup, just drop-in and play
Works with both Climates of Tamriel and vanilla, so it's versatile

👎 Cons

Last updated in 2013—may not be optimized for newer Skyrim versions or mod setups
Only affects sun and sunglare, so don't expect changes to other weather effects
No detailed install instructions provided, but it's a straightforward texture replacer

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