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Burlington, Vermont sunset on Saturday, February 28, 2026
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Saturday, February 28, 2026

Best moment at 6:18 PM EST over Lake Champlain — 9 captures this evening

Quality 75/100Clouds

What the AI saw

The post-sunset scene captures vivid bands of pink and orange along the horizon, gradually transitioning to deeper blues in the upper sky. The scattered clouds add texture and further emphasize these vibrant colors. The landscape below is delicately illuminated, providing a wonderful contrast against the saturated gradients. The overall composition is captivating, creating an impression of warmth and tranquility.

Conditions

Temperature
38°F
Cloud cover
100%
Humidity
89%
Wind
7 mph

overcast clouds

Sun position

Sun set toward
254° WSW
Southwest - Late fall/early winter

Burlington (44.48°N) — sunsets sweep from southwest in winter to northwest in summer along the Lake Champlain shore.

Both camera angles at 6:18 PM EST

Left view, Burlington sunset on Saturday, February 28, 2026
Left viewThis image shows a post-sunset twilight with a tranquil palette of pale blues and soft oranges bathing the horizon. The sky is clear with a few wispy clouds, enhancing the twilight effect. The overall atmosphere is calm with a serene gradient leading from the mountains to the water. The colors blend beautifully, warranting a quality score that reflects its peaceful yet striking beauty.
Right view, Burlington sunset on Saturday, February 28, 2026
Right viewThe post-sunset scene captures vivid bands of pink and orange along the horizon, gradually transitioning to deeper blues in the upper sky. The scattered clouds add texture and further emphasize these vibrant colors. The landscape below is delicately illuminated, providing a wonderful contrast against the saturated gradients. The overall composition is captivating, creating an impression of warmth and tranquility.

How the evening unfolded

Burlington sunset on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 4:59 PM EST
4:59 PM ESTQuality 36/100
Burlington sunset on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 5:14 PM EST
5:14 PM ESTQuality 62/100
Burlington sunset on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 5:18 PM EST
5:18 PM ESTQuality 58/100
Burlington sunset on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 5:29 PM EST
5:29 PM ESTQuality 55/100
Burlington sunset on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 5:44 PM EST
5:44 PM ESTQuality 52/100
Burlington sunset on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 5:59 PM EST
5:59 PM ESTQuality 71/100
Burlington sunset on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 6:14 PM EST
6:14 PM ESTQuality 75/100
Burlington sunset on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 6:29 PM EST
6:29 PM ESTQuality 71/100