Automatic Dark Mode on macOS

I was wondering why the “Auto” appearance setting on macOS wasn’t working. Here’s how I fixed that.

My dorm room gets very bright during the daytime, which has given me an appreciation for light mode software. However, I also like my eyeballs not burning up at night.

It turns out automatic dark mode on macOS selects its time to switch themes from your “Night Shift” setting, which I completely missed. The settings are under System Settings -> Displays -> Night Shift.

Hope people find this useful.