Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Best moment at 6:58 PM EDT over Lake Champlain — 5 captures this evening

Quality 42/100Clouds

What the AI saw

The sun is clearly visible low in the hazy sky, casting a warm golden-orange glow across the scene that bathes rooftops and Lake Champlain in rich amber light. A bright golden reflection shimmers on the lake surface where sunlight breaks through the thick haze, creating a striking focal point amid the silhouetted Burlington cityscape. Smoke or haze diffuses the sun into a soft orb and spreads warm tones across the overcast sky, blending cream, gold, and muted gray. While dramatic color variety is limited by the heavy haze, the intensity of the golden light on the water and buildings gives the scene a moody, atmospheric appeal.

Conditions

Temperature: 85°F
Cloud cover: 15%
Humidity: 73%
Wind: 2 mph

few clouds

Sun position

Sun set toward

299° 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 6:58 PM EDT

Left view, Burlington sunset on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 — Left viewThe scene over Burlington and Lake Champlain is heavily veiled by haze or smoke, creating a flat, washed-out pale yellowish-gray sky with virtually no color gradients. The lake surface reflects a dull, uniform brightness and the Adirondack Mountains are barely discernible in the distance. No sun is visible and there is no warm directional lighting to suggest active sunset or twilight. The overall atmosphere is muted and colorless, more consistent with a smoky daytime or dusk with no golden hour quality.

Right view, Burlington sunset on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 — Right viewThe sun is clearly visible low in the hazy sky, casting a warm golden-orange glow across the scene that bathes rooftops and Lake Champlain in rich amber light. A bright golden reflection shimmers on the lake surface where sunlight breaks through the thick haze, creating a striking focal point amid the silhouetted Burlington cityscape. Smoke or haze diffuses the sun into a soft orb and spreads warm tones across the overcast sky, blending cream, gold, and muted gray. While dramatic color variety is limited by the heavy haze, the intensity of the golden light on the water and buildings gives the scene a moody, atmospheric appeal.

How the evening unfolded

Burlington sunset on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6:43 PM EDT — 6:43 PM EDTQuality 38/100

Burlington sunset on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 7:13 PM EDT — 7:13 PM EDTQuality 38/100

Burlington sunset on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 7:18 PM EDT — 7:18 PM EDTQuality 28/100

Burlington sunset on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 7:28 PM EDT — 7:28 PM EDTQuality 32/100