Sunday, December 14, 2025

Best moment at 4:59 PM EST over Lake Champlain — 5 captures this evening

Quality 78/100Clouds

What the AI saw

This scene captures a vivid post-sunset twilight with a stunning color gradient. The sky transitions from rich orange tones near the horizon to deep, gentle blues higher up. The lack of heavy cloud cover allows for an unobstructed view, and the clarity adds to the beauty of the scene. The lighting across the cityscape and over the water creates a tranquil and striking visual effect, enhancing the image's atmospheric allure.

Conditions

Temperature: 18°F
Cloud cover: 40%
Humidity: 63%
Wind: 9 mph

scattered clouds

Sun position

Sun set toward

241° WSW

Far southwest - Winter sunset

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

Both camera angles at 4:59 PM EST

Left view, Burlington sunset on Sunday, December 14, 2025 — Left viewThe image depicts a post-sunset twilight with a soft gradient of colors transitioning from deep orange near the horizon to purples higher in the sky. The clouds are silhouetted against the fading light, adding depth and texture to the scene. The presence of water enhances the reflective qualities of the remaining light. The overall atmosphere is calm and serene, offering a visually appealing view.

Right view, Burlington sunset on Sunday, December 14, 2025 — Right viewThis scene captures a vivid post-sunset twilight with a stunning color gradient. The sky transitions from rich orange tones near the horizon to deep, gentle blues higher up. The lack of heavy cloud cover allows for an unobstructed view, and the clarity adds to the beauty of the scene. The lighting across the cityscape and over the water creates a tranquil and striking visual effect, enhancing the image's atmospheric allure.

How the evening unfolded

Burlington sunset on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 4:14 PM EST — 4:14 PM ESTQuality 72/100

Burlington sunset on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 4:18 PM EST — 4:18 PM ESTQuality 66/100

Burlington sunset on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 4:29 PM EST — 4:29 PM ESTQuality 67/100

Burlington sunset on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 4:44 PM EST — 4:44 PM ESTQuality 70/100