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Burlington, Vermont sunset on Friday, June 12, 2026
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Friday, June 12, 2026

Best moment at 9:28 PM EDT over Lake Champlain — 9 captures this evening

Quality 87/100Clouds

What the AI saw

A spectacular post-sunset twilight over Lake Champlain featuring an intense, dramatic gradient from deep golden-orange at the horizon through vivid burnt orange and rich rose-pink tones into deep purple-blue at the top of the frame. The Adirondack Mountains form a stunning dark silhouette beneath a glowing amber band of sky. Layered clouds catch and reflect the afterglow with remarkable vibrancy, creating a striking contrast with the city lights below. This is a truly memorable twilight display with exceptional color saturation and atmospheric drama.

Conditions

Temperature
75°F
Cloud cover
100%
Humidity
67%
Wind
8 mph

overcast clouds

Sun position

Sun set toward
298° 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 9:28 PM EDT

Left view, Burlington sunset on Friday, June 12, 2026
Left viewA beautiful post-sunset twilight scene over Lake Champlain with the Adirondack Mountains silhouetted in the distance. The sky displays layered bands of soft pink and peach clouds against a deep blue twilight backdrop, with a warm golden-orange glow near the horizon where the sun recently set. City lights are beginning to twinkle in the foreground as Burlington transitions to night. The calm lake surface reflects the muted twilight colors, adding depth and tranquility to the scene.
Right view, Burlington sunset on Friday, June 12, 2026
Right viewA spectacular post-sunset twilight over Lake Champlain featuring an intense, dramatic gradient from deep golden-orange at the horizon through vivid burnt orange and rich rose-pink tones into deep purple-blue at the top of the frame. The Adirondack Mountains form a stunning dark silhouette beneath a glowing amber band of sky. Layered clouds catch and reflect the afterglow with remarkable vibrancy, creating a striking contrast with the city lights below. This is a truly memorable twilight display with exceptional color saturation and atmospheric drama.

How the evening unfolded

Burlington sunset on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 8:13 PM EDT
8:13 PM EDTQuality 65/100
Burlington sunset on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 8:18 PM EDT
8:18 PM EDTQuality 72/100
Burlington sunset on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 8:28 PM EDT
8:28 PM EDTQuality 72/100
Burlington sunset on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 8:43 PM EDT
8:43 PM EDTQuality 74/100
Burlington sunset on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 8:58 PM EDT
8:58 PM EDTQuality 85/100
Burlington sunset on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 9:13 PM EDT
9:13 PM EDTQuality 84/100
Burlington sunset on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 9:18 PM EDT
9:18 PM EDTQuality 85/100
Burlington sunset on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 9:43 PM EDT
9:43 PM EDTQuality 78/100