Appearing a deep shade of orange at the horizon, it quickly rose to bathe the Bega Valley in bright moonlight.

However, once photos began being shared on social media, it became apparent the view was enjoyed by people far and wide.

From Facebook:

Gail Rands - It was absolutely deep gold rising in Mallacoota just brilliant but I didn't take my phone on the walk to snap a photo

Susan Gordon - Amazing in Wolumla, rose above the cute little church in Bega St was sensational!

Maureen Sheather - saw it up here on the Central Coast too

Heather Ryan - Beautiful here in Wagga too

Raymond Daly - Yep thought a house was alight up on the ridge

Margaret Barnett - Looked good coming up over the blue mountains too

Robyn Levy - Huge pink moon in Bermagui

Andrew Chalmers - No photo.. But yeah same in St. Albans Melbourne

Megan Smith - We just went up to Tura looked so pretty ocean blue sky then pink sky and the moon