# Directional light

> Alter the light source of your scene.

A directional light illuminates the entire scene, like sunlight or moonlight.

**Current limitation**: Only one light type is currently supported (directional light). More light sources will be added in the future.

> **Tip:**
>
> Rotate the light to change the time of day. Tilt the light sideways to create sunset effects, point upwards to make the sky look like night.

## Light properties

To open the **Inspector** panel, select the light object in the **Scene** view or **Hierarchy** panel.

| **Property**  | **Description**                               |
| ------------- | --------------------------------------------- |
| **Color**     | Set the color your light emits.               |
| **Intensity** | Define how bright the light in your scene is. |

## Additional resources

* [Unity Engine - Lights](https://docs.unity3d.com/6000.3/Documentation/Manual/LightingOverview.html)
* [Components](/unity-studio/develop/gameobjects/components/_index.md)
* [Primitives](/unity-studio/develop/gameobjects/primitives.md)
* [GameObjects](/unity-studio/develop/gameobjects/.md)