# \#sky-sphere **URL:** https://forums.unrealengine.com/tag/sky-sphere/3443.md [Latest](https://forums.unrealengine.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.unrealengine.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.unrealengine.com/tags.md) --- ## [rotate skybox material,HOW??!!!](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/rotate-skybox-material-how/371904)
**Author:** [@Moazahmed123](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Moazahmed123)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 4:05pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/rotate-skybox-material-how/371904 "2024-06-06T16:05:35Z")
hey i have this material for the sky but the problem is i can’t rotate it like in the picture i want this side of the hdri to face the X axis please help. --- ## [14,000 lux!](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/14-000-lux/485285)
**Author:** [@deadlimouse6](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/deadlimouse6)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2021, 8:07pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/14-000-lux/485285 "2021-06-23T20:07:50Z")
I have a problem with getting the light intensity. For reason unbeknown to me, I don’t know why I have to set my light intensity(all light types, directional, point light) ultra high, like 14,000 before it looks like the… --- ## [Ambient lighting / Sky sphere](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/ambient-lighting-sky-sphere/480060)
**Author:** [@Ravagerm](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Ravagerm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2021, 7:52pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/ambient-lighting-sky-sphere/480060 "2021-03-10T19:52:06Z")
Hi! How to add ambient lighting in the scene without using sky sphere? In other words… Can i use only sky light actor for implement ambient lighting? Sorry for my facepalmeable english… --- ## [Need help with Sky and Atmosphere actor](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/need-help-with-sky-and-atmosphere-actor/470526)
**Author:** [@Unisink2020](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Unisink2020)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 1:00am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/need-help-with-sky-and-atmosphere-actor/470526 "2020-08-30T01:00:33Z")
I followed this tutorial but for the life of me I cannot get the same results. I messed with the same settings they did with the same actors but did NOT get the same nice golden sunset, instead a lame dark dusty rose one… --- ## ['Disable Sun Disc' not applying?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/disable-sun-disc-not-applying/463599)
**Author:** [@snoweagle128](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/snoweagle128)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 11:11pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/disable-sun-disc-not-applying/463599 "2020-04-10T23:11:20Z")
Hey there is there any reason why ‘disable sun disc’ in atmospheric would just straight up not apply? Seems to be the case across build lighting and refresh material in sky sphere. This level is built from ‘Default’ when… --- ## [Issue keyframing Sky Sphere color in sequencer](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/issue-keyframing-sky-sphere-color-in-sequencer/405526)
**Author:** [@KimLaughton](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/KimLaughton)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 11:08pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/issue-keyframing-sky-sphere-color-in-sequencer/405526 "2019-08-26T23:08:45Z")
I’m having problems animating the sky sphere zenith color in the sequencer (I haven’t tried animating the other colors yet). I set the keyframe and the color changes as expected in the track color preview for each keyfr… --- ## [Sky is glitchy on mobile](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/sky-is-glitchy-on-mobile/442295)
**Author:** [@Jakupiii](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Jakupiii)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2019, 11:32am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/sky-is-glitchy-on-mobile/442295 "2019-03-30T11:32:33Z")
Normal level just exported to mobile and i get this anyone know what causes this?? --- ## [How to change the sky sphere color smoothly?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-change-the-sky-sphere-color-smoothly/438873)
**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_1e5d1177](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_1e5d1177)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 1:22pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-change-the-sky-sphere-color-smoothly/438873 "2018-12-06T13:22:31Z")
Hi, I’m quite new to blueprint scripting and I’m very grateful for any answer. I’m trying to figure out how to change the Horizon Color and Zenith Color, etc., of the sky sphere from one color to another smoothly over a… --- ## [how do i get rid off the horizontal lines in my custom clouds for BP\_Sky\_Sphere](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-do-i-get-rid-off-the-horizontal-lines-in-my-custom-clouds-for-bp_sky_sphere/437095)
**Author:** [@Tsb721](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Tsb721)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 7:08pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-do-i-get-rid-off-the-horizontal-lines-in-my-custom-clouds-for-bp_sky_sphere/437095 "2018-11-06T19:08:12Z")
So what ive don was made my own custom clouds using photoshop and i added them to the Sky Sphere Blueprint that UE4 provides replacing the ones originally there, i like the clouds i made but the result in the sky sphe… --- ## [How can I make a low poly sky sphere?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-can-i-make-a-low-poly-sky-sphere/431912)
**Author:** [@TheDanik](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/TheDanik)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2018, 9:01pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-can-i-make-a-low-poly-sky-sphere/431912 "2018-08-18T21:01:22Z")
Hi everyone! I was thinking to make a simple 3D side scroller in low poly style and i was thinking, how can i replace the default sky sphere with another? P.S. i have some experience with blender and the 3D modelling, b… --- ## [Sky sphere problem](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/sky-sphere-problem/429158)
**Author:** [@4nal4sassin](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/4nal4sassin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2018, 6:16am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/sky-sphere-problem/429158 "2018-07-12T06:16:21Z")
When i play with my Sky Sphere settings nothing changes First, when i tried to refresh the material, nothing happend Then i tried doing it manually by changing the sky colors but still nothing happend --- ## [Can't get rid of item in viewport](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/cant-get-rid-of-item-in-viewport/429020)
**Author:** [@neighborlee](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/neighborlee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 4:02pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/cant-get-rid-of-item-in-viewport/429020 "2018-07-09T16:02:02Z")
I have this weird ‘line’ with a DOT in its center,and when I click on the DOT,it highlights the skylight, but when I DEL the skylight hoping to get rid of this odd object , the object remains. What on earth is it, and … --- ## [Space Sky Sphere](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/space-sky-sphere/314532)
**Author:** [@gogata258](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/gogata258)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2018, 11:25am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/space-sky-sphere/314532 "2018-02-25T11:25:37Z")
Any advice on how to proceed with the creation of stars and nebulas and galaxies on an empty sky sphere Basically I want to create a space sky sphere but I don’t know where to begin. Can anybody share a series of steps … --- ## [How to display stars with sun above horizon](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-display-stars-with-sun-above-horizon/324462)
**Author:** [@jbohlken](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/jbohlken)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2017, 5:34am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-display-stars-with-sun-above-horizon/324462 "2017-09-11T05:34:55Z")
Hey all, I’m trying to follow this tutorial: UE4 Tutorial: Adjusting the BP SkySphere - YouTube She is able to get the stars to show up even when the sun is above the horizon. I followed her instructions exactly, but t… --- ## [Gaussian DOF using Sky Distance adds visible line in Sky Sphere](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/gaussian-dof-using-sky-distance-adds-visible-line-in-sky-sphere/386522)
**Author:** [@NickKochman](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/NickKochman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2017, 3:04pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/gaussian-dof-using-sky-distance-adds-visible-line-in-sky-sphere/386522 "2017-08-22T15:04:40Z")
Whenever I add in any value for Sky Distance with Gaussian DOF in my global post process volume it creates this sort of line or seam in the Sky Sphere and is very visible during changes especially from night to day. Anyo… --- ## [How to set Sky Sphere variable from level blueprint?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-set-sky-sphere-variable-from-level-blueprint/401126)
**Author:** [@prunde](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/prunde)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2017, 11:00pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-set-sky-sphere-variable-from-level-blueprint/401126 "2017-08-03T23:00:53Z")
Trying to set Sun Height from the level blueprint. The variable in the SET node shows “Variable is not in scope” despite the reference to Sky Sphere. Trying to set it and then calling Update Sun Direction seems to set Su… --- ## [Where can I find the default sky material and sky dome/sphere?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/where-can-i-find-the-default-sky-material-and-sky-dome-sphere/293892)
**Author:** [@REX222](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/REX222)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2017, 11:42pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/where-can-i-find-the-default-sky-material-and-sky-dome-sphere/293892 "2017-03-30T23:42:39Z")
The short version: Where can I get a default, simple (No animation etc) skydome and skydome material to use in a test scene? The long version: I’ve created my own test level from scratch, just for a simple background … --- ## [Updating Cloud Opacity via Blueprint doesn't have any effect](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/updating-cloud-opacity-via-blueprint-doesnt-have-any-effect/283128)
**Author:** [@Dartanlla](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Dartanlla)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2017, 8:17pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/updating-cloud-opacity-via-blueprint-doesnt-have-any-effect/283128 "2017-03-14T20:17:45Z")
I have the basic BP\_Sky\_Sphere and I want to update the Cloud Opacity setting over time. If I set the opacity to 0.0 the clouds are gone. If I set it to 1.0, the clouds are visible. I built a blueprint that changes th… --- ## [Material: Is it possible to clamp a texture to a sphere mask?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/material-is-it-possible-to-clamp-a-texture-to-a-sphere-mask/304266)
**Author:** [@Breakobs](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Breakobs)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2017, 12:57am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/material-is-it-possible-to-clamp-a-texture-to-a-sphere-mask/304266 "2017-03-14T00:57:49Z")
I’m trying to create a dynamic moon for my sky. The sphere mask approach used in the BP\_DayCycle\_Skydome work’s well for the sun, but not as well for the moon. If possible, I’d like to keep the same approach for the moon… --- ## [Graduated (non-uniform) Day/Night Sky sphere](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/graduated-non-uniform-day-night-sky-sphere/382501)
**Author:** [@poison\_press](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/poison_press)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2017, 6:39pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/graduated-non-uniform-day-night-sky-sphere/382501 "2017-01-21T18:39:02Z")
Hi, Please could somebody tell me if it is possible to create a realistic sky sphere that transitions on daylight/sunset one side to night darker on the other? I understand that a sunset effect can be created in the pro… --- ## [Why doesn't Sun Brightness get set properly?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/why-doesnt-sun-brightness-get-set-properly/372800)
**Author:** [@Vpzneox](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Vpzneox)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2016, 10:23pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/why-doesnt-sun-brightness-get-set-properly/372800 "2016-10-18T22:23:44Z")
Hi, appologies straight away, if this is in the wrong section ( this is my First question in Here) . Just started learning Blueprint programming from tutorials. Basically, I made a simple landscape on a new … --- ## [Huge FPS drop when looking at the sky / Nothing](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/huge-fps-drop-when-looking-at-the-sky-nothing/348498)
**Author:** [@atanknomore](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/atanknomore)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2016, 5:19am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/huge-fps-drop-when-looking-at-the-sky-nothing/348498 "2016-08-19T05:19:01Z")
Hello guys, Today I’m coming to you with the following problem: when I look at the sky I get huge frame drops. Whenever I look up or that there;s any of it visible, I get drops. It doesn’t matter if I have a sky box or … --- ## [BP\_Sky\_Sphere in C++?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/bp-sky-sphere-in-c/366552)
**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_1c4cdb3c](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_1c4cdb3c)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2016, 3:32am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/bp-sky-sphere-in-c/366552 "2016-08-09T03:32:51Z")
I’d like to do something roughly equivalent to BP\_Sky\_Sphere in C++. I browsed through the blueprint and it seems fairly straightforward. I see how the directional light’s rotation is used to blend colors and materials… --- ## [Cubemap Question](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/cubemap-question/357413)
**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_f1764e7c1](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_f1764e7c1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2016, 11:27am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/cubemap-question/357413 "2016-05-14T11:27:54Z")
Can I replace the UE4 Default sky with this Cubemap I created?( Screenshot by Lightshot )Because,this one does not have any abilities to rotate/show the sun location.Thank you! --- ## [Change Skybox](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/change-skybox/354929)
**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_5c573dfe](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_5c573dfe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2016, 9:50am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/change-skybox/354929 "2016-04-21T09:50:36Z")
Hi! I’m working on a School Project which consists on developing a Roller/Puzzle game. I wanted the game to take place in the Sky, just like this one: Ball Resurrection Android Gameplay Trailer HD - YouTube Is there an… --- ## [Colored sky in a new project](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/colored-sky-in-a-new-project/349902)
**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_a0d22a251](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_a0d22a251)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2016, 10:01pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/colored-sky-in-a-new-project/349902 "2016-03-15T22:01:41Z")
After I did something in my current project (I worked with Post process and BP\_sky\_sphere), something happend to the engine. And now when I create a pure new project I see this: If I delete SkyLight and BP\_Sky\_Sphere,… --- ## [Creating a Static Moon](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/creating-a-static-moon/332666)
**Author:** [@JGale](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/JGale)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2015, 12:24pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/creating-a-static-moon/332666 "2015-10-07T12:24:38Z")
I’m looking to set up a static night time scene that’s lit by the moon. I have a BP\_Sky\_Sphere set up with sun height set to -1, and the stars are out, and I have a directional light to imitate the moon’s light. the only… --- ## [How To Make Sky Sphere Static on One Axis?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-make-sky-sphere-static-on-one-axis/334121)
**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_75cae7c7](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_75cae7c7)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2015, 12:51am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-make-sky-sphere-static-on-one-axis/334121 "2015-10-03T00:51:15Z")
The game setup is a vertical Scroller. A rocket ship game going into the skies. My Sky Sphere is Rotating Perfectly Alogn Y… But When I Move My Hero/Rocket Left or Right, the Sun Follows the Hero. I would like to someh… --- ## [Sky does not render properly on mobile](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/sky-does-not-render-properly-on-mobile/323935)
**Author:** [@AxelLiew](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/AxelLiew)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2015, 11:28am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/sky-does-not-render-properly-on-mobile/323935 "2015-07-10T11:28:04Z")
Does anyone knows why the sky does not render properly after i package it for android?I have attached an image how it should look like and what it looks like on my phone. --- ## [Can't see sun or clouds on any project](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/cant-see-sun-or-clouds-on-any-project/323107)
**Author:** [@waterrox](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/waterrox)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2015, 1:02pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/cant-see-sun-or-clouds-on-any-project/323107 "2015-06-27T13:02:30Z")
I was messing with my lighting ect trying to get everything how I wanted it, when I was messing with options I could see the sun and clouds but when I closed UE4 and came back to it later I can’t see the sun or clouds no… [Next page](https://forums.unrealengine.com/tag/sky-sphere/3443.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=sky-sphere)