I dont think I have the exact same problem, but an OPTION would be very appreciated to choose from wich ecofootprint effect we want displayed, because even when normal sunrays/aurora, if you play in a house with multiples levels, then the rays anyway gets in your way, same for the aurora, as soon as you zoom out to observe or admire the landscape, such in Brindleton Bay in Fall time, you only see the rays and aurora. EA if you ever fix this issue, please, please add an option to disable independently each effect, because the moodlets and overall gameplay is great with the ecofoot print but the effect can such as the sunrays and aurora can be too much in your way. I ended up making lots with bonfire to conter the effect and put my neighborhood back to normal, so I can see and take pictures without those very ''in your face'' effect. I already have the NAP off, because of the SHaring is Caring destroying our stores and community lot, making them not valide because main items are missing the lot type, can we at least enjoy the Eco Footprint, but with more options, like unabled/disabled certain effects. I would only disable the sunrays and aurora in my game if you gave us the option, because the smug is great.
I would have though that to see the aurora, you would have had to press on tab in live mode, so you can observe the sky with auroras, but nope, its in your way getting in your house, if you have multiple levels 😑