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Burlington, Vermont sunset on Saturday, August 16, 2025
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Saturday, August 16, 2025

Best moment at 7:28 PM EDT over Lake Champlain — 6 captures this evening

Quality 75/100Clouds

What the AI saw

A stunning sunset scene over Lake Champlain with the sun positioned prominently above the horizon, creating a brilliant golden reflection on the water. The urban silhouette of Burlington is visible in the foreground, while lens flares create ethereal spots of light across the image. The atmosphere has a rich, warm golden glow that bathes the entire landscape in dramatic evening light.

Conditions

Temperature
80°F
Cloud cover
15%
Humidity
57%
Wind
5 mph

few clouds

Sun position

Sun set toward
291° 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 16, 2025
Left viewThis appears to be a late afternoon or early evening scene overlooking Lake Champlain. The sky has a soft, hazy yellow-grey quality but lacks the dramatic colors of sunset. The tree-lined shore and distant mountains are clearly visible, with various islands dotting the calm lake waters. The overall atmosphere is peaceful but lacks the vibrant hues typically associated with sunset.
Right view, Burlington sunset on Saturday, August 16, 2025
Right viewA stunning sunset scene over Lake Champlain with the sun positioned prominently above the horizon, creating a brilliant golden reflection on the water. The urban silhouette of Burlington is visible in the foreground, while lens flares create ethereal spots of light across the image. The atmosphere has a rich, warm golden glow that bathes the entire landscape in dramatic evening light.

How the evening unfolded

Burlington sunset on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 7:43 PM EDT
7:43 PM EDTQuality 55/100
Burlington sunset on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 7:58 PM EDT
7:58 PM EDTQuality 65/100
Burlington sunset on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 8:13 PM EDT
8:13 PM EDTQuality 45/100
Burlington sunset on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 8:28 PM EDT
8:28 PM EDTQuality 55/100
Burlington sunset on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 8:43 PM EDT
8:43 PM EDTQuality 65/100