Friday, January 2, 2026

Best moment at 4:59 PM EST over Lake Champlain

Quality 74/100Clouds

What the AI saw

This image captures a beautiful post-sunset twilight with a rich gradient of purples and pinks spreading across the sky. The contrast between the illuminated clouds and darker land below creates an impactful composition. The colors are vibrant and atmospheric, enhancing the visual appeal with an almost serene quality.

Conditions

Temperature: 16°F
Cloud cover: 75%
Humidity: 65%
Wind: 6 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 Friday, January 2, 2026 — Left viewThe scene shows a muted post-sunset twilight with overcast skies dominating the view. Subtle purple and blue hues are visible over the water, giving a chilly and subdued feel to the landscape. The cloud cover is heavy, obscuring dramatic sunset colors but allowing for a faint glow on the horizon.

Right view, Burlington sunset on Friday, January 2, 2026 — Right viewThis image captures a beautiful post-sunset twilight with a rich gradient of purples and pinks spreading across the sky. The contrast between the illuminated clouds and darker land below creates an impactful composition. The colors are vibrant and atmospheric, enhancing the visual appeal with an almost serene quality.