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Michele Cardon. Photo Editor.
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  • A surfer watches as the sun sets behind the Huntington...

    A surfer watches as the sun sets behind the Huntington Beach Pier in Huntington Beach on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

  • Oil platforms loom in the distance as a couple take...

    Oil platforms loom in the distance as a couple take photos just after the sun dips below the horizon in Huntington Beach on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

  • Beach goers pass beneath the Huntington Beach Pier at sunset...

    Beach goers pass beneath the Huntington Beach Pier at sunset in Huntington Beach on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

  • People walk along the Huntington Beach Pier at sunset in...

    People walk along the Huntington Beach Pier at sunset in Huntington Beach on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

  • A surfer exits the water as the sun sets behind...

    A surfer exits the water as the sun sets behind the Huntington Beach Pier in Huntington Beach on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

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Gazing westward at dusk, many have taken to social media the last few days about the awe-inspiring sunsets they witnessed as the Southern California sky glowed in vibrant hues.

Our photographer on Monday joined the Orange County residents who have been pausing in their tracks, armed with cameras, eager to capture these remarkable scenes.