At nighttime, the debug screen reads as level 15 light
Windows 8.1
The sky light number doesn't reflect the current light. It's only recalculated if you break / place blocks.
So even though it says light level=15, it's really light level=12 (block light)?
Read on here: http://minecraft.gamepedia.com/Debug_screen#Legend_%281.8%29
Reporter: migrated
Assignee: (Unassigned)
Created: 2014-06-20T22:17:35Z
Updated: 2026-09-07T11:50:19Z
Resolved: 2014-06-21T05:13:20Z
Confirmation Status: Unconfirmed
Affects Versions: Minecraft 14w25b
Retrieved 2026-10-10T12:32:21Z
The sky light number doesn't reflect the current light.
It's only recalculated if you break / place blocks.