Skyrim Textures Redone - Moons
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #271 of 308 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Skyrim Textures Redone - Moons
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The creator from Fallout Texture Overhaul is now moving onward to Skyrim. Here's the Moon series of the mod overhaul.
Overhauls the moons in Skyrim to high res with a choice to choose between 2K and 1K moons.
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Whats different?
- []Up to 8x the resolution for the moons []Normalmap and diffuse together to give more depth and pops the craters on the moons. []fixes bugs as the awful line around the moons when not full moon. []Lore Friendly
My other mods: I've retextured all the Stars in Skyrim and fits well with these moons and with the vanilla moons as well, you can find my other mod here: Skyrim Textures Redone - Stars
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Install: Extract the zip to your data folder. There should be a folder named textures and inside it a sky folder.
Permissions:
This mod is made by Gorgulla and is ONLY allowed to be uploaded by Gorgulla on either Nexusmods or Bethesda. If you find it elsewhere, IT'S STOLEN. You are not allowed to change my mod and upload it as your own.Skyrim Textures Redone - Moons overhauls the two moons with high-resolution textures, offering 2K and 1K options. It combines normal maps and diffuse maps to enhance crater depth and visual pop. A straightforward cosmetic upgrade for Skyrim players seeking better moon visuals.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,531 endorsements and nearly 38k downloads.
- Simple choice between 2K and 1K lets you balance quality and performance.
- Normal maps give the craters real depth—moons actually look like spheres, not flat discs.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016, so it might not be optimized for newer Skyrim versions or mod setups.
- Only affects the moons—if you're after a full texture overhaul, this is just one small piece.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter moon textures or lighting; check your load order.
For Skyrim players who notice the moons and want them to look sharper and more realistic without a huge performance hit. If you're a texture junkie building a comprehensive visual overhaul, this is a must-have. Skip if you don't care about sky details or prefer all-in-one texture packs.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Pick the 2K version if you have a decent GPU; drop to 1K if you're on a laptop or older rig.
- Place this mod early in your load order so other texture mods don't overwrite it.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to easily switch between 1K and 2K versions.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Gorgulla
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 37,980
- Endorsements
- 1,531
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 11/23/2016
- Updated
- 11/23/2016
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