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Burlington, Vermont sunset on Wednesday, July 8, 2026
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Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Best moment at 9:28 PM EDT over Lake Champlain — 11 captures this evening

Quality 78/100Clouds

What the AI saw

This stunning post-sunset twilight scene over Burlington and Lake Champlain features a vivid gradient of warm orange and coral hues hugging the horizon, transitioning through rich pink and lavender into a deep cerulean blue above. The Adirondack Mountains form a dramatic dark silhouette against the glowing sky, while the calm lake mirrors the warm tones beautifully. City lights illuminate the Burlington skyline in the foreground, creating a striking contrast with the luminous twilight. The overall atmosphere is breathtaking, with clear skies amplifying the intensity and saturation of the post-sunset colors.

Conditions

Temperature
75°F
Cloud cover
95%
Humidity
79%
Wind
6 mph

overcast 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 9:28 PM EDT

Left view, Burlington sunset on Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Left viewThis image captures a serene post-sunset twilight over Lake Champlain with the Adirondack Mountains silhouetted in the distance. The sky transitions gracefully from a deep steel blue at the top to a soft blush pink and peach glow along the horizon, reflecting faintly on the calm lake surface. City lights of Burlington are beginning to emerge in the darkened foreground, adding depth to the composition. The atmosphere is calm and clear, with a gentle belt of Venus visible just above the horizon.
Right view, Burlington sunset on Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Right viewThis stunning post-sunset twilight scene over Burlington and Lake Champlain features a vivid gradient of warm orange and coral hues hugging the horizon, transitioning through rich pink and lavender into a deep cerulean blue above. The Adirondack Mountains form a dramatic dark silhouette against the glowing sky, while the calm lake mirrors the warm tones beautifully. City lights illuminate the Burlington skyline in the foreground, creating a striking contrast with the luminous twilight. The overall atmosphere is breathtaking, with clear skies amplifying the intensity and saturation of the post-sunset colors.

How the evening unfolded

Burlington sunset on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 7:18 PM EDT
7:18 PM EDTQuality 42/100
Burlington sunset on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 7:28 PM EDT
7:28 PM EDTQuality 38/100
Burlington sunset on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 7:58 PM EDT
7:58 PM EDTQuality 32/100
Burlington sunset on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 8:13 PM EDT
8:13 PM EDTQuality 58/100
Burlington sunset on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 8:18 PM EDT
8:18 PM EDTQuality 0/100
Burlington sunset on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 8:28 PM EDT
8:28 PM EDTQuality 68/100
Burlington sunset on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 8:43 PM EDT
8:43 PM EDTQuality 74/100
Burlington sunset on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 8:59 PM EDT
8:59 PM EDTQuality 0/100
Burlington sunset on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 9:13 PM EDT
9:13 PM EDTQuality 75/100
Burlington sunset on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 9:18 PM EDT
9:18 PM EDTQuality 74/100