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Burlington, Vermont sunset on Friday, June 26, 2026
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Friday, June 26, 2026

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

Quality 76/100Clear

What the AI saw

A vivid and dramatic sunset captured from Burlington with the sun visibly touching the horizon at the lower right, blazing with intense golden-orange light. Lens flare streaks across the foreground while the sky transitions from deep golden yellow near the horizon through warm peach and lavender toward blue higher up. Cumulus clouds on the left are bathed in rich apricot and rose tones, and the still waters of Lake Champlain mirror the warm glow beautifully. This is a striking, vibrant sunset with excellent color saturation and atmospheric depth.

Conditions

Temperature
66°F
Cloud cover
6%
Humidity
94%
Wind
3 mph

clear sky

Sun position

Sun set toward
300° 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 Friday, June 26, 2026
Left viewA soft twilight scene over Burlington and Lake Champlain, with the Adirondack Mountains silhouetted across the water. The sky is dominated by layered clouds tinged with gentle pink and peach hues, suggesting the sun has recently dipped below the horizon. The lake surface takes on a silvery-lavender tone, reflecting the muted pastel light. Overall the colors are subdued and gentle rather than dramatic, giving the scene a tranquil but modest beauty.
Right view, Burlington sunset on Friday, June 26, 2026
Right viewA vivid and dramatic sunset captured from Burlington with the sun visibly touching the horizon at the lower right, blazing with intense golden-orange light. Lens flare streaks across the foreground while the sky transitions from deep golden yellow near the horizon through warm peach and lavender toward blue higher up. Cumulus clouds on the left are bathed in rich apricot and rose tones, and the still waters of Lake Champlain mirror the warm glow beautifully. This is a striking, vibrant sunset with excellent color saturation and atmospheric depth.

How the evening unfolded

Burlington sunset on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 8:13 PM EDT
8:13 PM EDTQuality 58/100
Burlington sunset on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 8:18 PM EDT
8:18 PM EDTQuality 65/100
Burlington sunset on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 8:28 PM EDT
8:28 PM EDTQuality 68/100
Burlington sunset on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 8:58 PM EDT
8:58 PM EDTQuality 72/100
Burlington sunset on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 9:13 PM EDT
9:13 PM EDTQuality 72/100
Burlington sunset on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 9:18 PM EDT
9:18 PM EDTQuality 68/100
Burlington sunset on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 9:28 PM EDT
9:28 PM EDTQuality 68/100