Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Best moment at 7:43 PM EDT over Lake Champlain — 3 captures this evening

Quality 68/100Clouds

What the AI saw

A vivid sunset unfolds over Lake Champlain as the sun descends near the horizon, breaking through a dramatic mix of dark and luminous clouds that radiate golden and amber rays in all directions. The lake surface catches a brilliant golden reflection directly beneath the setting sun, creating a striking pathway of warm light. Cool blue-gray clouds contrast beautifully with the warm orange and yellow glow near the horizon, adding depth and drama to the scene. The Burlington cityscape and church steeples are silhouetted against this striking display, making for a compelling and visually rich composition.

Conditions

Temperature: 70°F
Cloud cover: 56%
Humidity: 81%
Wind: 1 mph

broken clouds

Sun position

Sun set toward

291° 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 7:43 PM EDT

Left view, Burlington sunset on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 — Left viewThe scene over Lake Champlain is cloaked in a cool, muted blue-gray twilight with heavy cloud cover dominating the sky. There are faint hints of pale warm tones near the horizon suggesting the sun has recently set, but the colors are very subdued and washed out. The Adirondack Mountains across the lake are visible as soft blue silhouettes, and the lake surface reflects the dim overcast light. Overall the atmosphere is calm but lacking in vibrant color or dramatic lighting.

Right view, Burlington sunset on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 — Right viewA vivid sunset unfolds over Lake Champlain as the sun descends near the horizon, breaking through a dramatic mix of dark and luminous clouds that radiate golden and amber rays in all directions. The lake surface catches a brilliant golden reflection directly beneath the setting sun, creating a striking pathway of warm light. Cool blue-gray clouds contrast beautifully with the warm orange and yellow glow near the horizon, adding depth and drama to the scene. The Burlington cityscape and church steeples are silhouetted against this striking display, making for a compelling and visually rich composition.

How the evening unfolded

Burlington sunset on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 7:18 PM EDT — 7:18 PM EDTQuality 62/100

Burlington sunset on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 7:28 PM EDT — 7:28 PM EDTQuality 62/100