Readers sent in dozens of pictures showing shades of orange, pink and purple stretching across the horizon as the sun went down.
Among those to capture the evening scene was Abigail Brown from Breightmet, who shared a striking image with The Bolton News.
Sent by Abigail Brown (Image: Abigail Brown)
The sunset took place at around 6.38pm on Sunday, October 4, and prompted readers to showcase the view from their corner of the borough.
By Aud Fay (Image: Aud Fay)
Many described it as one of the most impressive sunsets they had seen in recent weeks, with vivid colours lingering long after the sun had dipped below the horizon.
By Hazel Myatt (Image: Hazel Myatt)
Readers in Edgworth, Breightmet and Westhoughton were among those to send in photographs, each capturing the colourful skies from a different viewpoint.
By Karen Lockton (Image: Karen Lockton)
The images showed brilliant orange and pink hues spread across the evening sky as daylight faded over the borough.
The pictures quickly attracted attention online, with Bolton residents comparing views and sharing their own images of the dramatic end to the day.