Saturday, August 9, 2025

Best moment at 7:28 PM EDT over Lake Champlain — 3 captures this evening

Quality 75/100Clouds

What the AI saw

A dramatic sunset scene over Lake Champlain with the sun partially obscured by clouds, creating stunning crepuscular rays streaming across the sky. The sun's reflection creates a brilliant golden pathway on the water's surface, while dramatic cloud formations frame the setting sun. The silhouetted cityscape and buildings in the foreground add depth to the composition, while lens flares add to the atmospheric quality of the scene.

Conditions

Temperature: 82°F
Cloud cover: 66%
Humidity: 60%
Wind: 8 mph

broken clouds

Sun position

Sun set toward

294° WNW

Far northwest - Summer sunset

Burlington (44.48°N) — sunsets sweep from southwest in winter to northwest in summer along the Lake Champlain shore.

Both camera angles at 7:28 PM EDT

Left view, Burlington sunset on Saturday, August 9, 2025 — Left viewThis appears to be a daytime or early evening shot overlooking Lake Champlain with muted, hazy conditions. The sky shows light cloud cover with a soft, diffused light characteristic of late afternoon. The tree-lined shore and scattered islands in the lake are visible but lack strong contrast or dramatic lighting. The overall atmosphere is peaceful but lacks the distinctive colors and drama of a sunset.

Right view, Burlington sunset on Saturday, August 9, 2025 — Right viewA dramatic sunset scene over Lake Champlain with the sun partially obscured by clouds, creating stunning crepuscular rays streaming across the sky. The sun's reflection creates a brilliant golden pathway on the water's surface, while dramatic cloud formations frame the setting sun. The silhouetted cityscape and buildings in the foreground add depth to the composition, while lens flares add to the atmospheric quality of the scene.

How the evening unfolded

Burlington sunset on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 6:58 PM EDT — 6:58 PM EDTQuality 65/100

Burlington sunset on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 7:13 PM EDT — 7:13 PM EDTQuality 75/100