Thursday, January 1, 2026

Best moment at 4:59 PM EST over Lake Champlain — 6 captures this evening

Quality 86/100Clouds

What the AI saw

This image captures a stunning post-sunset twilight with vibrant and clear color transitions. There's a visible gradient from warm peaches and pinks near the horizon to richer blues above. The urban landscape below is gently illuminated as daylight fades, complementing the tranquil lake and distant mountains.

Conditions

Temperature: 11°F
Cloud cover: 63%
Humidity: 60%
Wind: 1 mph

broken clouds

Sun position

Sun set toward

240° 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 Thursday, January 1, 2026 — Left viewThe scene showcases a beautiful post-sunset twilight. The sky displays a smooth gradient of colors transitioning from a soft yellow near the horizon to deeper purples higher up. The lake reflects the subtle changes in light, adding to the serene atmosphere. The subtle cloud formations provide texture without obstructing the view.

Right view, Burlington sunset on Thursday, January 1, 2026 — Right viewThis image captures a stunning post-sunset twilight with vibrant and clear color transitions. There's a visible gradient from warm peaches and pinks near the horizon to richer blues above. The urban landscape below is gently illuminated as daylight fades, complementing the tranquil lake and distant mountains.

How the evening unfolded

Burlington sunset on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 3:59 PM EST — 3:59 PM ESTQuality 55/100

Burlington sunset on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 4:14 PM EST — 4:14 PM ESTQuality 55/100

Burlington sunset on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 4:18 PM EST — 4:18 PM ESTQuality 68/100

Burlington sunset on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 4:29 PM EST — 4:29 PM ESTQuality 74/100

Burlington sunset on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 4:44 PM EST — 4:44 PM ESTQuality 75/100