Meteorologists said that the winds from the remnants of Hurricane Ophelia had filled the air with dust from the Sahara and debris from forest fires raging in Europe, which had given the sky its unusual hue.
The particles in the air affected the wavelength of the light and made it appear red to the human eye.
Reverend Neil Roberts, from Chelmsley Wood Baptist Church, was among those who posted photos of the unearthly sight on social media.
"Even the city has a mystical landscape," he tweeted. "Something is awry today."
As the day wore on, high winds battered the region, bringing down trees and affecting a number of rail services. Although the Midlands escaped the worst of the weather, with the strongest gusts having been reported in Ireland and Scotland.
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