Teddington residents awoke to a stunning red sky over south-west London this morning and local photographers were quick to capture the glorious scenes.

From Bushy Park to Twickenham riverside the heavens had a crimson and orange glow for a few minutes around the 7.30am sunrise.

Teddington photographer Sue Lindenberg, known for her incredible early-morning shots of Bushy Park, posted a breathtaking photo of the scarlet sky over the Leg of Mutton Pond.

In Sue's photo the red, pink and orange colours were beautifully reflected and in the pond's waters, while the jet-black trees provided an eye-catching contrast to the pastel tones.

On social media the image attracted almost 100 likes and Sue was praised for her "spectacular" and "absolutely stunning" photo.

Teddington resident Claire Little also managed to catch the red sky over Teddington Lock.

As did the 'Man above the Tide End cottage' Twitter account who posted a photo of it above the Lensbury Club courts.

Ruth Wadey, a well-known Twickenham photographer and artist, posted a selection of images of the sky above the Thames and said it was "one of the most amazing skies I have seen."

Why was the sky above Teddington red?

"Red sky at night, shepherd's delight. Red sky in the morning, shepherd's warning" is a popular saying.

But the rhyme told to children and based on a Bible passage does have some truth.

According to scientists, a red sky in the morning is caused by a high-pressure weather system having already moved east, meaning a low-pressure front is on the way.

This means wet and windy weather could be hitting Teddington this week - and perhaps even thunderstorms.

Make sure you check our Teddington breakfast briefings posted every weekday morning for the latest weather report!

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