Screenshot 1 of 5. Sunset over a calm water surface with sun glare and a teal-tinted shoreline in Howard Eclipse Shader.
What Howard Eclipse Shader works with.
| Platform | Bedrock Edition |
|---|---|
| Minecraft versions | 26.10, 26.20, 26.30, 26.50 |
Howard Eclipse Shader is a realistic Bedrock shader pack from HowardAddon. Its headline feature is a daily eclipse event around noon, layered over a reworked atmosphere of sun rays, glare and fog. It runs on Bedrock only, and Java cannot load it.
Supported versions
- Minecraft 26.10 to 26.50.
What changes visually
The pack is built around lighting. It adds sun rays and sun glare, and render fog makes everything feel more dynamic. When the eclipse starts, all light dims and your view darkens.
- A daily eclipse event around 12 noon in-game.
- Distinct sun rays and sun glare effects.
- Render fog for a more dynamic look.
- Complex illuminance and colour tones for a more immersive feel.
How to install Howard Eclipse Shader
- 1.Open the downloaded .mcpack or .mcaddon file with Minecraft so it imports.
- 2.Create a world or open an existing world's settings.
- 3.Under Resource Packs, activate Howard Eclipse Shader.
- 4.Load the world and wait for midday to see the eclipse.
If the import fails or the pack does not show up, the guide on installing add-ons on Bedrock covers the manual folder route.
Questions about Howard Eclipse Shader.
3 questions
How do I install Howard Eclipse Shader?
Open the .mcpack or .mcaddon file with Minecraft and it imports on its own. Then open your world's settings, go to Resource Packs and activate it. On Windows you can also place the pack folder in resource_packs under the com.mojang directory.
Is Howard Eclipse Shader available for Java?
No. It is a Bedrock pack only, and Java cannot load Bedrock add-ons or resource packs. Java players need a shader built for their own format, so this pack will not work there however you import it.
When does the eclipse happen in Howard Eclipse Shader?
The eclipse triggers once per in-game day, around 12 noon. While it lasts, all light becomes dimmer and your view gets darker.
