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Burlington, Vermont sunset on Tuesday, July 7, 2026
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Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Best moment at 9:18 PM EDT over Lake Champlain — 9 captures this evening

Quality 78/100Clear

What the AI saw

A stunning post-sunset twilight over Burlington and Lake Champlain, featuring a vivid band of warm orange and coral glowing intensely along the horizon just above the silhouetted Adirondack Mountains. The color gradient sweeps dramatically from deep orange at the horizon through pink and into a rich blue sky above, while city lights illuminate the foreground streets and buildings in a beautiful contrast. The calm lake mirrors the warm tones subtly, and a star or planet is just visible near the top of the frame. This is a richly atmospheric and visually compelling twilight scene.

Conditions

Temperature
70°F
Cloud cover
1%
Humidity
74%
Wind
9 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 9:18 PM EDT

Left view, Burlington sunset on Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Left viewA serene post-sunset twilight scene over Lake Champlain with the Adirondack Mountains silhouetted in deep blue-purple against a soft pink and peach glow along the horizon. The sky transitions beautifully from a warm blush pink near the horizon to a cool, deep blue overhead, creating a classic alpenglow gradient. City lights are beginning to twinkle below, and the calm lake reflects the soft twilight hues. The atmosphere is tranquil and elegant, with clear skies enhancing the color purity.
Right view, Burlington sunset on Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Right viewA stunning post-sunset twilight over Burlington and Lake Champlain, featuring a vivid band of warm orange and coral glowing intensely along the horizon just above the silhouetted Adirondack Mountains. The color gradient sweeps dramatically from deep orange at the horizon through pink and into a rich blue sky above, while city lights illuminate the foreground streets and buildings in a beautiful contrast. The calm lake mirrors the warm tones subtly, and a star or planet is just visible near the top of the frame. This is a richly atmospheric and visually compelling twilight scene.

How the evening unfolded

Burlington sunset on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 7:58 PM EDT
7:58 PM EDTQuality 38/100
Burlington sunset on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 8:13 PM EDT
8:13 PM EDTQuality 42/100
Burlington sunset on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 8:18 PM EDT
8:18 PM EDTQuality 62/100
Burlington sunset on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 8:28 PM EDT
8:28 PM EDTQuality 63/100
Burlington sunset on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 8:43 PM EDT
8:43 PM EDTQuality 72/100
Burlington sunset on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 8:58 PM EDT
8:58 PM EDTQuality 62/100
Burlington sunset on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 9:13 PM EDT
9:13 PM EDTQuality 72/100
Burlington sunset on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 9:28 PM EDT
9:28 PM EDTQuality 75/100