Saturday, January 31, 2026

Best moment at 5:18 PM EST over Lake Champlain — 5 captures this evening

Quality 75/100Clouds

What the AI saw

This image captures a serene post-sunset twilight with a smooth gradient of colors ranging from soft oranges near the horizon to deep purples higher in the sky. The silhouette of the distant mountains adds depth, and the gentle reflection on the water enhances the scene's tranquility. The few scattered clouds break up the sky subtly, contributing to the overall beauty.

Conditions

Temperature: 7°F
Cloud cover: 97%
Humidity: 70%
Wind: 2 mph

overcast clouds

Sun position

Sun set toward

244° 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 5:18 PM EST

Left view, Burlington sunset on Saturday, January 31, 2026 — Left viewThis image captures a serene post-sunset twilight with a smooth gradient of colors ranging from soft oranges near the horizon to deep purples higher in the sky. The silhouette of the distant mountains adds depth, and the gentle reflection on the water enhances the scene's tranquility. The few scattered clouds break up the sky subtly, contributing to the overall beauty.

Right view, Burlington sunset on Saturday, January 31, 2026 — Right viewThe scene features a calming post-sunset glow with muted purples and blues dominating the sky. There are some elongated clouds that add texture, but the colors are more subdued compared to the left image. The city lights are starting to twinkle below, creating a peaceful urban atmosphere, although the visual impact is less dramatic.

How the evening unfolded

Burlington sunset on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 4:44 PM EST — 4:44 PM ESTQuality 48/100

Burlington sunset on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 4:59 PM EST — 4:59 PM ESTQuality 68/100

Burlington sunset on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 5:14 PM EST — 5:14 PM ESTQuality 61/100

Burlington sunset on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 5:29 PM EST — 5:29 PM ESTQuality 71/100