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Burlington, Vermont sunset on Tuesday, June 2, 2026
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Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Best moment at 9:13 PM EDT over Lake Champlain — 10 captures this evening

Quality 86/100Clouds

What the AI saw

A spectacular post-sunset twilight blazes across the western horizon over Lake Champlain, with a brilliant band of orange and golden yellow glowing just above the dark Adirondack ridgeline. Above this intense warm glow, the sky transitions dramatically through deep rose and magenta into rich violet and blue-purple, with sweeping wisps of cloud lit in vivid pink tones. The calm lake mirrors the warm golden light beautifully, while the city below is fully in darkness with streetlights twinkling. This is a breathtaking display of alpenglow and post-sunset color.

Conditions

Temperature
59°F
Cloud cover
65%
Humidity
64%
Wind
1 mph

broken clouds

Sun position

Sun set toward
296° 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 9:13 PM EDT

Left view, Burlington sunset on Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Left viewA serene post-sunset twilight scene over Lake Champlain with the Adirondack Mountains silhouetted against a soft gradient sky. The upper sky transitions from cool blue to gentle pink and lavender near the horizon, while the calm lake surface reflects warm peach and rose tones. Wispy high clouds catch the last remnants of twilight color across the upper frame. The foreground city and trees are settling into dusk, with a few early lights visible along the waterfront.
Right view, Burlington sunset on Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Right viewA spectacular post-sunset twilight blazes across the western horizon over Lake Champlain, with a brilliant band of orange and golden yellow glowing just above the dark Adirondack ridgeline. Above this intense warm glow, the sky transitions dramatically through deep rose and magenta into rich violet and blue-purple, with sweeping wisps of cloud lit in vivid pink tones. The calm lake mirrors the warm golden light beautifully, while the city below is fully in darkness with streetlights twinkling. This is a breathtaking display of alpenglow and post-sunset color.

How the evening unfolded

Burlington sunset on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 7:43 PM EDT
7:43 PM EDTQuality 32/100
Burlington sunset on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 7:58 PM EDT
7:58 PM EDTQuality 32/100
Burlington sunset on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 8:13 PM EDT
8:13 PM EDTQuality 62/100
Burlington sunset on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 8:18 PM EDT
8:18 PM EDTQuality 74/100
Burlington sunset on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 8:28 PM EDT
8:28 PM EDTQuality 72/100
Burlington sunset on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 8:43 PM EDT
8:43 PM EDTQuality 82/100
Burlington sunset on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 8:58 PM EDT
8:58 PM EDTQuality 84/100
Burlington sunset on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 9:18 PM EDT
9:18 PM EDTQuality 78/100
Burlington sunset on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 9:28 PM EDT
9:28 PM EDTQuality 78/100