Extraordinary Sunset Paints Sydney’s Skies in Spectacular Colors

Residents of Sydney, Australia were treated to the amazing sight of an extraordinarily spectacular sunset this past Monday. As the sun set shortly after 5PM, a vibrant blanket of red, pink, orange, and violet hues swept across the heavens, turning the sky into a glorious symphony of fiery colors.

The stunning sight sent social media into a frenzy, as hordes of Instagram and Twitter users rushed to share their own photos of the unusually lovely sunset and sunrise the following morning. Thanks to the snapshots, people all over the world were able to witness the beauty of nature in the Land Down Under in real-time.

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via [Mashable], [The Sydney Morning Herald], [BuzzFeed], [Business Insider Australia]