Sunday, July 26, 2026

Best moment at 7:13 PM EDT over Lake Champlain

Quality 42/100Clouds

What the AI saw

The sun is visible breaking through a dramatic layer of textured clouds near the upper portion of the frame, casting pale golden rays across the sky and sending a bright golden reflection shimmering across Lake Champlain. The city of Burlington is silhouetted in the foreground, adding depth and a moody contrast to the luminous water beyond. While warm tones are present, the heavy cloud cover mutes much of the potential color, keeping oranges and pinks largely subdued. The scene has a compelling atmospheric drama with its crepuscular rays and glowing lake surface.

Conditions

Temperature: 78°F
Cloud cover: 47%
Humidity: 59%
Wind: 2 mph

scattered clouds

Sun position

Sun set toward

297° 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 7:13 PM EDT

Left view, Burlington sunset on Sunday, July 26, 2026 — Left viewThe scene over Lake Champlain shows a heavily overcast sky with layered gray and white clouds, while a subtle silvery-white glow on the right side hints at the sun's position low on the horizon. The lake surface reflects this muted light with a soft pewter sheen, and the distant Adirondack Mountains are barely visible through the haze. Colors are largely washed out and cool, dominated by blue-gray tones with almost no warm hues. The overall atmosphere is subdued and tranquil but lacks any vibrant sunset color.

Right view, Burlington sunset on Sunday, July 26, 2026 — Right viewThe sun is visible breaking through a dramatic layer of textured clouds near the upper portion of the frame, casting pale golden rays across the sky and sending a bright golden reflection shimmering across Lake Champlain. The city of Burlington is silhouetted in the foreground, adding depth and a moody contrast to the luminous water beyond. While warm tones are present, the heavy cloud cover mutes much of the potential color, keeping oranges and pinks largely subdued. The scene has a compelling atmospheric drama with its crepuscular rays and glowing lake surface.