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Burlington, Vermont sunset on Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Best moment at 8:28 PM EDT over Lake Champlain — 8 captures this evening

Quality 82/100Clear

What the AI saw

A dramatic and vibrant sunset or early post-sunset twilight over Lake Champlain, with the sky ablaze in rich oranges, warm golds, and deep coral tones near the horizon, transitioning upward into layers of purple and blue-gray cloud formations edged with fiery pink and red. The Adirondack Mountains form a striking dark silhouette against the luminous amber glow, and the city of Burlington is reduced to a shadowy foreground that amplifies the sky's intensity. Textured cloud layers spread across the upper sky, each catching light differently and adding tremendous visual drama. This is a spectacular display of color and atmosphere that ranks among the most visually compelling twilight scenes Burlington can offer.

Conditions

Temperature
76°F
Cloud cover
8%
Humidity
72%
Wind
0 mph

clear sky

Sun position

Sun set toward
295° 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 8:28 PM EDT

Left view, Burlington sunset on Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Left viewA beautiful post-sunset twilight scene over Lake Champlain with the Adirondack Mountains silhouetted across the water. The sky displays a gentle gradient from soft peach and warm orange near the horizon through delicate lavender and blue-gray higher up, with scattered clouds catching subtle pink and rose hues. The calm lake mirrors the pale amber glow, and the layered mountain ridges create a serene sense of depth. The overall mood is quiet and contemplative, characteristic of the civil twilight period just after the sun has dipped below the horizon.
Right view, Burlington sunset on Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Right viewA dramatic and vibrant sunset or early post-sunset twilight over Lake Champlain, with the sky ablaze in rich oranges, warm golds, and deep coral tones near the horizon, transitioning upward into layers of purple and blue-gray cloud formations edged with fiery pink and red. The Adirondack Mountains form a striking dark silhouette against the luminous amber glow, and the city of Burlington is reduced to a shadowy foreground that amplifies the sky's intensity. Textured cloud layers spread across the upper sky, each catching light differently and adding tremendous visual drama. This is a spectacular display of color and atmosphere that ranks among the most visually compelling twilight scenes Burlington can offer.

How the evening unfolded

Burlington sunset on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 7:43 PM EDT
7:43 PM EDTQuality 55/100
Burlington sunset on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 7:58 PM EDT
7:58 PM EDTQuality 48/100
Burlington sunset on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 8:13 PM EDT
8:13 PM EDTQuality 82/100
Burlington sunset on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 8:18 PM EDT
8:18 PM EDTQuality 78/100
Burlington sunset on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 8:43 PM EDT
8:43 PM EDTQuality 75/100
Burlington sunset on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 8:58 PM EDT
8:58 PM EDTQuality 78/100
Burlington sunset on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 9:13 PM EDT
9:13 PM EDTQuality 68/100