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Resources / Texture packs / Cubic Sun & Moon

Cubic Sun & Moon

Recreates the Sun and the Moon in 3D and is compatible with mods that add sky features.

Texture packsFree1.8 – 1.21
by JoeFly · listed from Modrinth
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Direct download from Modrinth · 4,757,291 downloads

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What it does

Cubic Sun & Moon is a texture pack made by JoeFly. Recreates the Sun and the Moon in 3D and is compatible with mods that add sky features.

It supports Minecraft 1.8 – 1.21. It has been downloaded 4,757,291 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Dec 26, 2025.

Supported versions

1.211.201.191.181.171.161.131.121.8

Release history

Cubic Sun & Moon has had 13 releases on Modrinth since May 12, 2023. One of them came out in the past year. The newest is 1.8.5, released on Dec 26, 2025. It is made for Minecraft 1.0 – 1.19.4. It runs on Minecraft. The download is 15.4 MB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
1.8.5Dec 26, 20251.0 – 1.19.4Release
1.8.4Oct 21, 20251.0 – 1.19.4Release
1.8.3Jul 2, 20251.0 – 1.19.4Release
1.8.2Jun 27, 20251.0 – 1.19.4Release
1.8.1Mar 2, 20251.0 – 1.19.4Release
Description from the author on Modrinth

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[](youtube.com/channel/UC7BiNDV1kaK5ehVzNA8wKPA)

Have you ever looked at the Moon and thought: "Why isn't it also a cube?"

Well, if that's the case, then this resource pack is perfect for you! It recreates the Sun and the Moon in 3D!

Features

  • 3D Moon texture with 8 phases
  • 3D Sun texture
  • 1 painting retextured
  • Support for all Minecraft versions (including Alpha and Beta)
  • Support for various mods, such as:
  • Ad Astra
  • Astrocraft
  • Galacticraft
  • Stellar View

How to Download

For Java Edition:

  1. Download the most recent version.
  2. Open Minecraft and go to Options > Resource Packs / Texture Packs > Open Pack Folder.
  3. Copy/Cut and Paste the downloaded file there.
  4. Activate the Resource Pack.

Note: If it appears as Incompatible, don't worry, it should work.

For Bedrock Edition:

Compatibility

Minecraft versions

This resource pack supports all Minecraft versions that allow texture/resource packs to be used, from Alpha 1.2.2 to the most recent version. It also includes textures for April Fools updates.

Shaders

As long as the shader does not change the Sun and Moon texture or has an option to switch the Sun/Moon style, it should work with this resource pack. For instance, these shaders work:

  • BSL Shaders
  • Complementary Shaders

Mods

It is also compatible with a few mods that add sky features, such as planets and moons:

Make sure Cubic Sun & Moon is above Mod resources on the Selected Resource Packs:

FAQ

Are you going to support more mods?

Probably. If you have a suggestion of a mod this resource pack could support, add a comment on Curseforge, Planet Minecraft or Youtube.

Can I use this resource pack in my modpack/server?

Yes, you can use it in your Modrinth/Curseforge modpack or server. If your server is public, you have to credit me somewhere in the server or website of the server.

Can I make posts/videos using this resource pack on social medias?

Yes. If this resource pack is the main or one of the subjects of your post/video, you have to credit me and/or include a direct link to this page. Please do not distribute modified versions.

Credits

Thanks to:

Enjoy! :)

Written by JoeFly. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install Cubic Sun & Moon

  1. Download the .zip file from Modrinth. Do not unzip it.

  2. In Minecraft, open Options, then Resource Packs, then Open Pack Folder.

  3. Drop the .zip file into that folder and go back to the game.

  4. Move Cubic Sun & Moon to the right-hand list and click Done.

  5. It is made for Minecraft 1.8 – 1.21. On other versions Minecraft marks it as incompatible, but it often still works.

Full guide: How to install Minecraft resource packs

Compatibility

Minecraft versions
1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17, 1.16, 1.13, 1.12, 1.8
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
License
Free to use
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 11, 2026)

Cubic Sun & Moon compared with similar ones Compare all alternatives

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Cubic Sun & Moonthe one you looked at4.8M1.8 – 1.21Dec 26, 2025Free
Sun and Moon Circularheycronus306K1.12 – 1.21Dec 2, 2025Free
Dramatic Skysthebaum6411.5M1.8 – 26.xSep 19, 2026Free
Hyper Realistic SkyUsernameGeri902K1.16 – 26.x22 days agoFree

Questions

Does Cubic Sun & Moon work on Minecraft 26.x?

Not yet. The newest version it supports is Minecraft 1.21.

Is Cubic Sun & Moon free?

Yes. Cubic Sun & Moon is free to download from Modrinth.

Is Cubic Sun & Moon still updated?

Yes. The last update came out in the past day.

What are the best alternatives to Cubic Sun & Moon?

The closest ones are Sun and Moon Circular, Dramatic Skys and Hyper Realistic Sky. Compare all alternatives

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