Moon Cycle
stardew-valley — Mods & Enhancements
Moon Cycle is a simple cosmetic mod for Stardew Valley that ensures the moon is always visible in the night sky on sunny days, cycling through all lunar phases from full moon to new moon and back. It's for players who want a more realistic and dynamic night sky without affecting gameplay.
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Downloads: 135,722 | Endorsements: 2,185
💡 Notes
By Airyn | v1.1.0 | 2,185 endorsements
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Since it's a mod for Stardew Valley, make sure you have SMAPI installed and run the game through the SMAPI launcher.
Place the mod folder in your Stardew Valley Mods directory—no extra configuration needed.
If you use other sky or weather mods, check load order to avoid conflicts; Moon Cycle should work alongside most.
🔧 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 2,185 endorsements and over 135k downloads
- Simple, lightweight cosmetic change that adds immersion without altering gameplay
- Recently updated (May 2024) so likely compatible with current game versions
👎 Cons
- Only affects sunny nights—moon won't show on cloudy or rainy nights
- No visual customization options like moon texture or size
- Purely cosmetic—if you want gameplay changes, this isn't for you