Burlington Sunset Archive
Discover the breathtaking sunsets of Burlington, Vermont
captured over Lake Champlain
- in the colorful 30-70% sweet spot
- moderate humidity
- calm
- clear of precipitation
On July 15 in past years
Same date, prior captures
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July 14, 2026
The sun is clearly visible low in the hazy sky, casting a warm golden-orange glow across the scene that bathes rooftops and Lake Champlain in rich amber light. A bright golden reflection shimmers on the lake surface where sunlight breaks through the thick haze, creating a striking focal point amid the silhouetted Burlington cityscape. Smoke or haze diffuses the sun into a soft orb and spreads warm tones across the overcast sky, blending cream, gold, and muted gray. While dramatic color variety is limited by the heavy haze, the intensity of the golden light on the water and buildings gives the scene a moody, atmospheric appeal.
July 13, 2026
A dramatic sunset over Lake Champlain shows the sun's fiery orange-red disk just touching the horizon above the New York shoreline, with intense crimson and coral hues radiating outward across the sky. Brooding blue-gray clouds overhead contrast magnificently with the warm salmon and peach gradients that spread across the mid-sky, and the lake mirrors the warm tones beautifully. The Burlington cityscape in the foreground adds depth and urban character to the composition. This is a vivid and visually compelling sunset with strong color contrast and atmospheric drama.
July 11, 2026
A breathtaking post-sunset twilight over Lake Champlain displaying a stunning spectrum of colors from deep golden orange at the horizon, blending upward through vivid salmon pink and rose into a rich violet and lavender upper sky. The Adirondack Mountains form a dramatic dark silhouette against the brilliantly lit horizon, and the glassy lake below catches the last warm glow of twilight. City lights are beginning to sparkle in the darkened foreground, adding an urban contrast to this spectacular atmospheric display.
July 10, 2026
This stunning post-sunset twilight over Burlington and Lake Champlain showcases a vivid gradient sky sweeping from deep lavender and purple at the top down through warm rose pink to a rich amber-orange glow at the horizon. The Adirondack Mountains across the lake are dramatically silhouetted against the luminous sky, and the calm lake surface softly reflects the warm tones. City lights have illuminated the foreground, adding a vibrant contrast to the darkened cityscape below. The overall color palette is rich, layered, and deeply atmospheric, making this a genuinely spectacular twilight display.
July 8, 2026
This stunning post-sunset twilight scene over Burlington and Lake Champlain features a vivid gradient of warm orange and coral hues hugging the horizon, transitioning through rich pink and lavender into a deep cerulean blue above. The Adirondack Mountains form a dramatic dark silhouette against the glowing sky, while the calm lake mirrors the warm tones beautifully. City lights illuminate the Burlington skyline in the foreground, creating a striking contrast with the luminous twilight. The overall atmosphere is breathtaking, with clear skies amplifying the intensity and saturation of the post-sunset colors.
July 7, 2026
A stunning post-sunset twilight over Burlington and Lake Champlain, featuring a vivid band of warm orange and coral glowing intensely along the horizon just above the silhouetted Adirondack Mountains. The color gradient sweeps dramatically from deep orange at the horizon through pink and into a rich blue sky above, while city lights illuminate the foreground streets and buildings in a beautiful contrast. The calm lake mirrors the warm tones subtly, and a star or planet is just visible near the top of the frame. This is a richly atmospheric and visually compelling twilight scene.
July 6, 2026
A spectacular post-sunset twilight erupts across the Burlington skyline with sweeping bands of vivid pink, magenta, and soft violet filling nearly the entire sky. Dramatic streaks of high-altitude clouds catch the lingering light and radiate outward in long diagonal sweeps, creating a dynamic and painterly composition. A warm golden-orange glow burns low on the right horizon above Lake Champlain, contrasting beautifully with the cool purples above. The city lights are just beginning to twinkle below, perfectly complementing the extraordinary atmospheric display overhead.
July 5, 2026
A clear sunset is visible with the sun sitting just above the horizon on the right side of the frame, casting warm golden and orange hues across a dramatic sky filled with sweeping high cirrus clouds and contrails. The light fans outward in long diagonal streaks of peach, gold, and soft amber, creating a dynamic and painterly atmosphere above Lake Champlain and the Burlington cityscape. The Adirondack Mountains are silhouetted across the calm lake, and the foreground buildings and streets are bathed in the warm last light of the day. It is a genuinely beautiful and visually engaging sunset with good color and composition.
July 4, 2026
A stunning post-sunset twilight over Burlington and Lake Champlain, featuring sweeping layers of rose pink, magenta, and soft purple across a dramatic cloudscape. The wispy cirrus and altocumulus clouds catch the dying light magnificently, spreading rich coral and pink tones across nearly the entire sky. The Adirondack Mountains form a deep blue silhouette above the glowing lake surface, while city lights begin to twinkle below, adding depth to the composition. This is a truly beautiful twilight display with exceptional color saturation and atmospheric drama.
July 3, 2026
A stunning post-sunset twilight over Lake Champlain showing a rich gradient from deep violet-purple at the top through rose pink to a warm vivid orange glow along the western horizon. The Adirondack Mountains form a dramatic dark silhouette beneath the glowing sky, and the calm lake mirrors the warm hues beautifully. Scattered clouds catch the afterglow with pink and lavender tones creating wonderful texture. City lights illuminate Burlington below, adding a magical contrast between the lit urban scene and the breathtaking celestial display above.
July 2, 2026
A vivid sunset captured at the moment the sun dips below the horizon to the right, casting a warm orange and red glow across the lower sky. A broad gradient sweeps from deep orange near the horizon through soft pink and muted purple toward the blue upper atmosphere, with elongated cirrus clouds lit in warm gold overhead. Lake Champlain gleams softly beneath the colorful sky, and the silhouetted Burlington skyline and Adirondack ridgeline add depth and drama to the composition. The combination of a visible solar disk, warm color gradients, and layered cloud textures makes this a visually striking evening scene.