A magical autumn sun rises in Cape Town

Cape Town residents were greeted by one of the most stunning sunrises yet this week. The grand show ushered in the day with wispy clouds and bright orange and pink tones smeared across the sky.

If you weren’t one of the lucky few to see the spectacle firsthand or simply want to relive it, here are a few pictures and videos captured by locals that we love:

 

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When you look out the window and the universe says: ‘Everything is going to be ok as long as the sun rises.’ #HoutBay #Sunrise #TravelEatRepeat #EverythingWillBeOk #SunnyDays #Sun #GoodMorning #HappyDays #CapeTown #WesternCape

A post shared by Travel. Eat. Repeat. (@nidhanarrandes) on May 15, 2019 at 10:43pm PDT

 

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Good morning #sunshine #capetownskies

A post shared by Nicole Petersen (@mommy_to_silas) on May 15, 2019 at 11:05pm PDT

 

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#sunrise # beautiful #capetownskies #morninghasbroken? #redskies

A post shared by Nicky (@nickywoodhall) on May 15, 2019 at 10:30pm PDT

 

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Breakthrough ☀

A post shared by ʀᴏᴇʟᴏғ ʟᴏᴜᴡ (@dolfieman) on May 15, 2019 at 11:17pm PDT

 

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The sky was lit this morning ?☀️ #Capetown #beautiful #mountain #breathtaking #tablemountain #terrain #nature #sunsets #grain #mirror #trees #views #landscapephotography #landscape #home #journey #creative #naturephotography #capetownsouthafrica #digitalart #sunrise

A post shared by Bronwyn Brown (@bronwyn__brown) on May 16, 2019 at 12:10am PDT

 

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#Autumns #Moods #Bay between the #Mountains #FishHoek #Seaside #beachFront #sunrise #naturesFreeShows #AMustSee #sacred time of the #Morning #DeepSouth #capeTown

A post shared by Nicky Good (@mrsnickygood) on May 16, 2019 at 12:00am PDT

 

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What a #glorious start to the morning! #nofilter #capetown #thursday

A post shared by Helene Pretorius (@workfoodhome) on May 15, 2019 at 11:59pm PDT

 

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When you regain a sense of your life as a journey of discovery, you return to rhythm with yourself When you take the time to travel with reverence, a richer life unfolds before you Moments of beauty begin to braid your days #JohnODonohuen #sacred #surrender #Divine #cosmos #natures #Ethereal #beauty #capeTown #sunrise #autumn #light #reverence #lifeisprecious Divine Beauty The Invisible Embrace

A post shared by Nicky Good (@mrsnickygood) on May 15, 2019 at 11:54pm PDT

 

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Definitely worse views to wake up to.

A post shared by Will Hide (@willhidetravels) on May 15, 2019 at 11:52pm PDT

 

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#contours #BeachSand #FishHoek #capeTown #beach #autumn #ocean #mountains #sunrise #light #colours #choosegratitudealways

A post shared by Nicky Good (@mrsnickygood) on May 15, 2019 at 11:50pm PDT

 

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The sunrise this morning was out of this world! ? We really do have the greatest view ? Come sip on espresso and indulge in our city’s beauty ? . . . #sanacafe #sanacafect #sunrise #capetown #capetownetc #capetownmag #waterfront #coffeeshop #cafe #view #beauty #myutopia

A post shared by SANA CAFÉ (@sanacafect) on May 15, 2019 at 11:46pm PDT

 

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Just your typical Cape Town sunrise… My city never ceases to amaze me ❤️ #capetown #sunrise #nofilter #vanillasky #naturalbeauty #morning #mycity

A post shared by Jonathan Osborne (@ozzycpt) on May 15, 2019 at 11:46pm PDT

 

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Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them. ❤️ . . #thismorning #sunrise #daybreak #dawn #godisgood #blessed #earlymorning #goodmorning #goodvibesonly #nature #clouds #naturephotography #orange #red #pink #nofilter #nodrama #postgym #fitgirl #yogini #pilateslife #bestself #mentalhealth #womenshealth #capetownmag #capetown #southafrica #thisissouthafrica #wanderlust

A post shared by Sandy (@sans_verm) on May 15, 2019 at 11:44pm PDT

 

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When someone says “you are annoyingly happy” I LOVE IT. . ????‍♀️??‍♀️??‍♂️??‍♀️??‍♂️??‍♀️??‍♂️ #atesafrica #passion #friends #love #sunrise #happy #fun #positive #commitment #success #adventure #determination #noexcuses #travel #photography #capetown #lovecapetown

A post shared by Angie (@angelicatourguide) on May 15, 2019 at 11:42pm PDT

 

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#FishHoek #BeachFront #Autumn #SunRise #Golden #Hues #Burnt #Orange #Intense #Pinks #Melancholic #NaturesMoods #Grateful #capeTown #DeepSouth

A post shared by Nicky Good (@mrsnickygood) on May 15, 2019 at 11:42pm PDT

 

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The panoramic view from my lovely suite at The Table Bay, the first photo is the view to the left and the second photo is the view from the right. Such a shame not to spend time here but my 17 appointments at We Are Africa today are calling…. #suninternationalza #capetown #southafrica #southafricatourism #tablemountain #weareafrica #thetablebay @tablebayhotelsa

A post shared by albeeyeend (@albeeyeend) on May 15, 2019 at 11:41pm PDT

 

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Amazing #capetown #sunrise thx @lynleymerrington

A post shared by Carla Sharpe (@carlassharpe) on May 15, 2019 at 11:39pm PDT

 

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Good Morning #capetown swipe for more #panorama #cyclecommute #sunrise #landscapephotography

A post shared by @ jayjayj on May 15, 2019 at 11:37pm PDT

 

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#winteriscoming #autumn #autumnmornings #ilovethistimeofyear #sunrise #autumnsunrise #autumnmornings #morning #capetown #roadside #viewsonthewaytowork #ihaveathingforskies #clouds #cloudporn

A post shared by Nicola Baines (@nixy_pixie) on May 15, 2019 at 11:35pm PDT

 

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The beauty of a sunrise #capetown #chiappinistreet

A post shared by Debbera (@litsje) on May 15, 2019 at 11:29pm PDT

 

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Sometimes you just need to slow down, take a breath, and appreciate your surroundings. ☺️ Sunrise over Muizenberg beach this morning. . . . . . #cinematography #southafrica #westerncape #capetown #a6300 #blue #beach#sea #muizenbergbeach #plant #travel #adventure #backpack #sony #reflection #beautiful #bird #majestic #summer #cinematic #sunrise #waves #amazing #landscape #goldenhour #relax

A post shared by Francois Meyer (@life_of_faf) on May 15, 2019 at 11:26pm PDT

 

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Happy place. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #sunset #photography #capetown #goldenhour #pictureoftheday #wild #chasinglight #nature #view #photoshoot #instagood #wanderlust #sea #southafrica #nikon #travel #sunshine #getoutside #beach #instatravel

A post shared by The Wolf (@ruanwolfaardt) on May 15, 2019 at 11:26pm PDT

 

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Automatically swerved left this morning, making a detour onto Signal Hill Road to take this in. #nofilter #sunrise #capetown #cityofcapetownskies #clouds

A post shared by Aletta Harrison (@alettaharrison) on May 15, 2019 at 11:25pm PDT

 

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Sunrise.. #lionshead #tablemountain #capetown #travel #citybreak #southafrica #wherewego #experientialtravel

A post shared by Jen Deacon (@jen.deacon) on May 15, 2019 at 11:22pm PDT

 

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Early Mornings. . . . #sunrise #capetown #workworkwork #fromdawntilldusk #smellthecoffee #thenwakeup #officeview

A post shared by Campbell Coetzer (@campbellcza) on May 15, 2019 at 11:19pm PDT

 

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Cape Towns Show Stopper ?#comevisit #beautifulcity #mustsee #capetown #instagay #gaymuscles #gay #gayparis #gayitaly #gaymilano #gayusa #gaytourism #spartacus #gaytravel #gayguesthouse #spartacusgayguide # #holidaydestination #tourist

A post shared by Jules Van Reenen (@visualjulian) on May 15, 2019 at 11:19pm PDT

 

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Good morning #CapeTown. Do you like my SnapSeed sunrise? I’m in 2 minds at the moment. Some days seem to need something dramatic, but I’m not sure if the idea is outdated and overused.

A post shared by Tami, Anton and the Zs (@tazzdiscovers) on May 15, 2019 at 11:17pm PDT

 

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After dropping my girls at school I drove myself up the mountain and got to watch this beauty for a little while ? . . . . #myhappyplace #sunrise #sunrisers #goodmorning #capetown

A post shared by Bonnie (@bonniebester) on May 15, 2019 at 11:15pm PDT

 

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#Strand#somersetwest#sunrise#morningtraffic#capetown#southafrica#roadpics

A post shared by dawn october (@dawnoct21) on May 15, 2019 at 11:12pm PDT

 

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