Night rendering settings include the moon?

[Anonymous]

Hello,

We are creating exterior night renderings. When I set the date and time in Max, does Max account for the moon phase at that time? I am noticing subtle ambient sky levels in the rendering, but am not sure where they are coming from.  Any ideas? 

[PROH]

Hi. Max does not show neither the moon nor subtle ambient skies, unless you did put them there yourself.

[Hwagner]

if using the daylight system, also remember that the intensity does not change either, you will need to modify the intensity of the sun and sky to match what you want.

[Rob_J_]

I have had success for single still images, using the daylight system, but turning the actual sun off while leaving the skylight on, and using a star image as a screened backdrop in my environment settings.  Rendered processing a final gather map with standard lights.