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Burlington, Vermont sunset on Saturday, January 24, 2026
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Saturday, January 24, 2026

Best moment at 5:29 PM EST over Lake Champlain — 8 captures this evening

Quality 68/100Clouds

What the AI saw

This image captures a richer post‑sunset twilight with stronger orange and amber tones near the horizon that transition into deepening blue overhead. Radiating cloud streaks and localized haze above the mountains give the sky texture and visual interest, while city lights and a plume of steam add foreground contrast and atmosphere. The color saturation and cloud patterns are more vibrant here, producing a more striking and visually engaging twilight scene.

Conditions

Temperature
-2°F
Cloud cover
20%
Humidity
56%
Wind
7 mph

few clouds

Sun position

Sun set toward
243° 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 5:29 PM EST

Left view, Burlington sunset on Saturday, January 24, 2026
Left viewThis frame shows a calm post‑sunset twilight: a warm golden band sits just above the silhouetted mountains and fades smoothly to a cool blue sky. Thin, high clouds and subtle streaks add gentle texture, and the lake mirrors the low light for a peaceful reflection. Foreground details are darkened, which emphasizes the horizon glow but keeps the overall color palette soft rather than dramatic.
Right view, Burlington sunset on Saturday, January 24, 2026
Right viewThis image captures a richer post‑sunset twilight with stronger orange and amber tones near the horizon that transition into deepening blue overhead. Radiating cloud streaks and localized haze above the mountains give the sky texture and visual interest, while city lights and a plume of steam add foreground contrast and atmosphere. The color saturation and cloud patterns are more vibrant here, producing a more striking and visually engaging twilight scene.

How the evening unfolded

Burlington sunset on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 4:14 PM EST
4:14 PM ESTQuality 48/100
Burlington sunset on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 4:18 PM EST
4:18 PM ESTQuality 48/100
Burlington sunset on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 4:29 PM EST
4:29 PM ESTQuality 51/100
Burlington sunset on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 4:44 PM EST
4:44 PM ESTQuality 60/100
Burlington sunset on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 4:59 PM EST
4:59 PM ESTQuality 62/100
Burlington sunset on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 5:14 PM EST
5:14 PM ESTQuality 56/100
Burlington sunset on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 5:18 PM EST
5:18 PM ESTQuality 64/100