Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Best moment at 6:43 PM EDT over Lake Champlain — 5 captures this evening

Quality 71/100Clouds

What the AI saw

This image captures a beautiful post-sunset twilight with a rich transition from deep oranges to darker purples. The clouds form a textured pattern, adding depth and interest to the sky. The city lights below begin to twinkle, contrasting nicely with the natural colors above. The overall composition is quite appealing, with a harmonious blend of colors and an inviting, tranquil atmosphere.

Conditions

Temperature: 50°F
Cloud cover: 92%
Humidity: 65%
Wind: 5 mph

overcast clouds

Sun position

Sun set toward

263° W

Due west - Near equinox

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

Both camera angles at 6:43 PM EDT

Left view, Burlington sunset on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 — Left viewThe image shows a post-sunset twilight with a striking contrast between the dark clouds and the subtle gradient of yellows and blues near the horizon. The cloud coverage is significant, providing interesting textures against the fading light. There's a calm, serene atmosphere, accentuated by the reflection of colors on the water below. Overall, the scene is visually compelling with good, but not extraordinary, color intensity and variety.

Right view, Burlington sunset on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 — Right viewThis image captures a beautiful post-sunset twilight with a rich transition from deep oranges to darker purples. The clouds form a textured pattern, adding depth and interest to the sky. The city lights below begin to twinkle, contrasting nicely with the natural colors above. The overall composition is quite appealing, with a harmonious blend of colors and an inviting, tranquil atmosphere.

How the evening unfolded

Burlington sunset on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 5:59 PM EDT — 5:59 PM EDTQuality 67/100

Burlington sunset on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 6:14 PM EDT — 6:14 PM EDTQuality 58/100

Burlington sunset on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 6:58 PM EDT — 6:58 PM EDTQuality 65/100

Burlington sunset on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 7:13 PM EDT — 7:13 PM EDTQuality 61/100