A player in Elite Dangerous recently reported a visual glitch affecting the in-game eclipse experience. While the game’s orbital mechanics and environmental design remain highly praised, the eclipse does not render correctly at planetary surface level. Instead of the star disappearing behind the moon, the lighting and skybox fail to reflect the event properly. Interestingly, the eclipse effect appears as expected once the player ascends above orbital cruise altitude. This issue highlights a current limitation in the surface lighting system that impacts immersion for players seeking realistic celestial events.
- Eclipse renders correctly only above orbital cruise height.
- Surface-level lighting and skybox fail to show eclipse properly.