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Burlington, Vermont sunset on Monday, May 25, 2026
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Monday, May 25, 2026

Best moment at 8:58 PM EDT over Lake Champlain — 8 captures this evening

Quality 78/100Clear

What the AI saw

A striking post-sunset twilight scene over Lake Champlain featuring vivid warm orange and golden tones glowing intensely near the horizon, contrasting dramatically with cool lavender and purple hues in the upper sky. Wispy cirrus clouds catch the lingering light and streak elegantly across the middle sky, adding dynamic texture and depth. The lake reflects the warm amber glow brilliantly, and the darkened Burlington cityscape with scattered lights creates a compelling foreground contrast. This is a very beautiful and atmospheric twilight display.

Conditions

Temperature
58°F
Cloud cover
3%
Humidity
90%
Wind
5 mph

clear sky

Sun position

Sun set toward
294° 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 8:58 PM EDT

Left view, Burlington sunset on Monday, May 25, 2026
Left viewA serene post-sunset twilight over Lake Champlain with the Adirondack Mountains silhouetted across the water. The sky transitions from soft blue overhead through gentle lavender and pink bands to a warm peach and orange glow near the horizon. The calm lake surface mirrors the pastel twilight colors beautifully, creating a tranquil and painterly atmosphere. The foreground is darkening with city trees and rooftops in deep shadow, emphasizing the luminous quality of the sky and water.
Right view, Burlington sunset on Monday, May 25, 2026
Right viewA striking post-sunset twilight scene over Lake Champlain featuring vivid warm orange and golden tones glowing intensely near the horizon, contrasting dramatically with cool lavender and purple hues in the upper sky. Wispy cirrus clouds catch the lingering light and streak elegantly across the middle sky, adding dynamic texture and depth. The lake reflects the warm amber glow brilliantly, and the darkened Burlington cityscape with scattered lights creates a compelling foreground contrast. This is a very beautiful and atmospheric twilight display.

How the evening unfolded

Burlington sunset on Monday, May 25, 2026 at 7:43 PM EDT
7:43 PM EDTQuality 52/100
Burlington sunset on Monday, May 25, 2026 at 7:58 PM EDT
7:58 PM EDTQuality 62/100
Burlington sunset on Monday, May 25, 2026 at 8:13 PM EDT
8:13 PM EDTQuality 72/100
Burlington sunset on Monday, May 25, 2026 at 8:18 PM EDT
8:18 PM EDTQuality 74/100
Burlington sunset on Monday, May 25, 2026 at 8:28 PM EDT
8:28 PM EDTQuality 74/100
Burlington sunset on Monday, May 25, 2026 at 8:43 PM EDT
8:43 PM EDTQuality 78/100
Burlington sunset on Monday, May 25, 2026 at 9:14 PM EDT
9:14 PM EDTQuality 74/100