Saturday, July 4, 2026

Best moment at 9:13 PM EDT over Lake Champlain — 6 captures this evening

Quality 80/100Clouds

What the AI saw

A stunning post-sunset twilight over Burlington and Lake Champlain, featuring sweeping layers of rose pink, magenta, and soft purple across a dramatic cloudscape. The wispy cirrus and altocumulus clouds catch the dying light magnificently, spreading rich coral and pink tones across nearly the entire sky. The Adirondack Mountains form a deep blue silhouette above the glowing lake surface, while city lights begin to twinkle below, adding depth to the composition. This is a truly beautiful twilight display with exceptional color saturation and atmospheric drama.

Conditions

Temperature: 66°F
Cloud cover: 20%
Humidity: 77%
Wind: 1 mph

few clouds

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 9:13 PM EDT

Left view, Burlington sunset on Saturday, July 4, 2026 — Left viewThis image captures a serene post-sunset twilight over Lake Champlain with the Adirondack Mountains silhouetted in the distance. The sky transitions beautifully from a soft blue at the top down through lavender and dusty pink near the horizon, creating a gentle alpenglow effect. The calm lake mirrors the pastel tones, and the foreground shows Burlington's tree-lined neighborhoods settling into dusk. The overall mood is tranquil and atmospheric, though the colors are soft and understated rather than intensely vibrant.

Right view, Burlington sunset on Saturday, July 4, 2026 — Right viewA stunning post-sunset twilight over Burlington and Lake Champlain, featuring sweeping layers of rose pink, magenta, and soft purple across a dramatic cloudscape. The wispy cirrus and altocumulus clouds catch the dying light magnificently, spreading rich coral and pink tones across nearly the entire sky. The Adirondack Mountains form a deep blue silhouette above the glowing lake surface, while city lights begin to twinkle below, adding depth to the composition. This is a truly beautiful twilight display with exceptional color saturation and atmospheric drama.

How the evening unfolded

Burlington sunset on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 7:58 PM EDT — 7:58 PM EDTQuality 58/100

Burlington sunset on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 8:13 PM EDT — 8:13 PM EDTQuality 62/100

Burlington sunset on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 8:18 PM EDT — 8:18 PM EDTQuality 62/100

Burlington sunset on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 8:28 PM EDT — 8:28 PM EDTQuality 62/100

Burlington sunset on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 8:43 PM EDT — 8:43 PM EDTQuality 62/100