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Burlington, Vermont sunset on Wednesday, May 20, 2026
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Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Best moment at 8:43 PM EDT over Lake Champlain — 9 captures this evening

Quality 93/100Clouds

What the AI saw

An absolutely spectacular sunset over Lake Champlain with fiery orange, deep crimson, and vivid magenta tones blazing across the entire sky. The horizon glows intensely with molten orange light just above the Adirondack ridgeline, while bands of richly colored clouds streak dramatically overhead in shades of coral, pink, and purple. The lake shimmers with a warm rosy reflection, and the city lights of Burlington are beginning to twinkle below. This is a breathtaking, nearly once-in-a-lifetime display of color and atmospheric drama.

Conditions

Temperature
64°F
Cloud cover
99%
Humidity
58%
Wind
11 mph

overcast clouds

Sun position

Sun set toward
293° WNW
Far northwest - Summer sunset

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

Both camera angles at 8:43 PM EDT

Left view, Burlington sunset on Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Left viewA stunning post-sunset twilight over Lake Champlain with the Adirondack Mountains silhouetted in the distance. The sky is painted in rich layered tones of soft pink, mauve, and lavender, with wispy clouds catching the last alpenglow light. The lake mirrors the rosy hues perfectly, creating a seamless blend of water and sky in warm pinkish-purple tones. Burlington's treetops and rooftops frame the foreground in deep shadow, adding beautiful depth to this serene twilight scene.
Right view, Burlington sunset on Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Right viewAn absolutely spectacular sunset over Lake Champlain with fiery orange, deep crimson, and vivid magenta tones blazing across the entire sky. The horizon glows intensely with molten orange light just above the Adirondack ridgeline, while bands of richly colored clouds streak dramatically overhead in shades of coral, pink, and purple. The lake shimmers with a warm rosy reflection, and the city lights of Burlington are beginning to twinkle below. This is a breathtaking, nearly once-in-a-lifetime display of color and atmospheric drama.

How the evening unfolded

Burlington sunset on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 7:18 PM EDT
7:18 PM EDTQuality 38/100
Burlington sunset on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 7:28 PM EDT
7:28 PM EDTQuality 28/100
Burlington sunset on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 7:44 PM EDT
7:44 PM EDTQuality 52/100
Burlington sunset on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 7:58 PM EDT
7:58 PM EDTQuality 58/100
Burlington sunset on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 8:18 PM EDT
8:18 PM EDTQuality 72/100
Burlington sunset on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 8:28 PM EDT
8:28 PM EDTQuality 72/100
Burlington sunset on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 8:59 PM EDT
8:59 PM EDTQuality 74/100
Burlington sunset on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 9:14 PM EDT
9:14 PM EDTQuality 82/100