Abstract: An illuminating container comprises an insulated housing used for storing at a cool temperature. The housing comprises a solar portion that harvests solar energy to generate electricity, and thereby constantly recharge a power source. The power source powers an illumination portion to emit a light towards an interior cavity of the housing. An adjustable reflector directionally guides the light towards the cavity, or in other directions. A positional switch triggers the illumination portion to power on when the lid is opened, which is useful at night time or dark places. A photoresistor exhibits photoconductivity to enable selective lighting by the illumination portion when it is substantially dark. The position of the lid and the intensity of the incident light determine whether the illumination portion is powered on or off. A power switch overrides both the position switch and the photoresistor in powering on and off the illumination portion.