diff --git a/lib/skybox_merger.lua b/lib/skybox_merger.lua
index 3876bcf..3df090f 100644
--- a/lib/skybox_merger.lua
+++ b/lib/skybox_merger.lua
@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
+local mod_lighting_monoid = minetest.get_modpath("lighting_monoid") ~= nil
+
 local default_sky = {
 	sky_data = {
 		base_color = nil,
@@ -74,11 +76,15 @@ local function set_skybox(playername, sky)
 	player:set_moon(sky.moon_data)
 	player:set_sun(sky.sun_data)
 	player:set_stars(sky.star_data)
-	if player.set_lighting then
-		player:set_lighting({
-			shadows = { intensity = sky.light_data.shadow_intensity },
-			saturation = sky.light_data.saturation
-		})
+	local lighting = {
+		shadows = { intensity = sky.light_data.shadow_intensity },
+		saturation = sky.light_data.saturation
+	}
+	if mod_lighting_monoid then
+		lighting_monoid:add_change(player, lighting, "climate_api:merged_lighting")
+		lighting_monoid.del_change(player, "lighting_monoid:base_shadow")
+	elseif player.set_lighting then
+		player:set_lighting(lighting)
 	end
 end
 
diff --git a/mod.conf b/mod.conf
index 58a2e07..a785ff6 100644
--- a/mod.conf
+++ b/mod.conf
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 name = climate_api
 title = Climate API
 author = TestificateMods
-optional_depends = player_monoids, playerphysics, pova
+optional_depends = player_monoids, playerphysics, pova, lighting_monoid
 description = """
 A powerful engine for weather presets and visual effects.
 Use the regional climate to set up different effects for different regions.