Saturday, January 17, 2026

Best moment at 4:29 PM EST over Lake Champlain — 5 captures this evening

Quality 68/100Clouds

What the AI saw

A bright low sun is breaking through a bank of clouds over the lake, producing strong golden light, visible crepuscular rays, and lens flares. The scene is dominated by warm yellows and golds with textured cloud layers that add drama and depth. Atmospheric haze softens the distant shoreline while the sunlight reflects on the water, creating a striking, high-contrast composition. The palette is intense but largely confined to warm tones rather than the purples/pinks of post-sunset glow.

Conditions

Temperature: 30°F
Cloud cover: 100%
Humidity: 85%
Wind: 12 mph

overcast 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 4:29 PM EST

Left view, Burlington sunset on Saturday, January 17, 2026 — Left viewA bright low sun is breaking through a bank of clouds over the lake, producing strong golden light, visible crepuscular rays, and lens flares. The scene is dominated by warm yellows and golds with textured cloud layers that add drama and depth. Atmospheric haze softens the distant shoreline while the sunlight reflects on the water, creating a striking, high-contrast composition. The palette is intense but largely confined to warm tones rather than the purples/pinks of post-sunset glow.

Right view, Burlington sunset on Saturday, January 17, 2026 — Right viewA calm, muted post-sunset twilight washes the town and lake in a pale warm-beige to soft peach gradient, with a low band of clouds hugging the horizon. Lighting is low-contrast and gently illuminates snow-covered rooftops and the water, producing a quiet, peaceful atmosphere rather than vivid color. Cloud texture is present but subdued, and the overall scene feels tranquil and understated. The color intensity is minimal, offering a modest, tranquil twilight rather than a dramatic show.

How the evening unfolded

Burlington sunset on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 4:14 PM EST — 4:14 PM ESTQuality 51/100

Burlington sunset on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 4:18 PM EST — 4:18 PM ESTQuality 68/100

Burlington sunset on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 4:44 PM EST — 4:44 PM ESTQuality 62/100

Burlington sunset on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 5:14 PM EST — 5:14 PM ESTQuality 60/100