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Burlington, Vermont sunset on Sunday, June 28, 2026
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Sunday, June 28, 2026

Best moment at 8:43 PM EDT over Lake Champlain — 7 captures this evening

Quality 72/100Clear

What the AI saw

A vivid active sunset captured over Burlington and Lake Champlain, with the sun clearly visible just above the horizon on the right side of the frame, casting a brilliant orange and golden glow across the sky and water. The sky grades from deep warm orange near the sun through soft pinks and mauves to a cooler grayish-blue above, while the Adirondacks provide a dramatic dark silhouette across the middle distance. Lake Champlain mirrors the warm tones beautifully, and the city skyline below adds an urban layer to this classic Vermont sunset composition.

Conditions

Temperature
70°F
Cloud cover
0%
Humidity
76%
Wind
2 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 Sunday, June 28, 2026
Left viewA serene post-sunset twilight scene over Lake Champlain with the Adirondack Mountains silhouetted in the distance. The sky transitions from a soft lavender-blue at the top to delicate peach and rose pink near the horizon, reflecting gently on the calm lake surface. The foreground is darkened with Burlington's tree canopy and rooftops in deep silhouette, adding depth and contrast to the luminous sky. The overall atmosphere is tranquil and quietly beautiful, characteristic of the blue hour just after sunset.
Right view, Burlington sunset on Sunday, June 28, 2026
Right viewA vivid active sunset captured over Burlington and Lake Champlain, with the sun clearly visible just above the horizon on the right side of the frame, casting a brilliant orange and golden glow across the sky and water. The sky grades from deep warm orange near the sun through soft pinks and mauves to a cooler grayish-blue above, while the Adirondacks provide a dramatic dark silhouette across the middle distance. Lake Champlain mirrors the warm tones beautifully, and the city skyline below adds an urban layer to this classic Vermont sunset composition.

How the evening unfolded

Burlington sunset on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 7:58 PM EDT
7:58 PM EDTQuality 38/100
Burlington sunset on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 8:13 PM EDT
8:13 PM EDTQuality 58/100
Burlington sunset on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 8:18 PM EDT
8:18 PM EDTQuality 68/100
Burlington sunset on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 8:28 PM EDT
8:28 PM EDTQuality 68/100
Burlington sunset on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 8:58 PM EDT
8:58 PM EDTQuality 65/100
Burlington sunset on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 9:13 PM EDT
9:13 PM EDTQuality 68/100