A solar charged light apparatus for use on a hard surface, the apparatus includes a light body, having one or more lights contained within the body; a power source to power the one or more lights; and one or more solar panels secured to the body to charge the power source; an elongated stand having the light body secured to a top end of the stand, the stand having a base to support the stand on a hard surface; and one or more spikes to support the stand within a ground surface; the elongated stand can be oriented in a first position and a second position; the first position orients the one or more spikes to be used for support; and the second position orients the base to be used for support.