A Super Pink Moon was visible over the city – appearing as much as 14 per cent larger and 30 per cent brighter than usual.
The April event occurs when a full moon is closest to the earth and it takes its name from the early springtime blooms of a pink wildflower native to North America.
Eager readers of The News, Portsmouth looked to the skies to capture the Super Pink Moon, which also appeared early this morning.
It wasn’t pink for everyone, but each photo our readers took does well to illustrate the phenomenon’s luminosity.
Here’s a selection of their images.
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5. Portsmouth Super Pink Moon: Linzi Moxham's lovely landscape shows it over the Royal Garrison Church in Old Portsmouth
Portsmouth Super Pink Moon: Linzi Moxham's lovely landscape shows it over the Royal Garrison Church in Old Portsmouth Photo: Linzi Moxham
6. Portsmouth Super Pink Moon: Mark Lally got this great up-close view of it
Portsmouth Super Pink Moon: Mark Lally got this great up-close view of it Photo: Mark Lally
7. Portsmouth Super Pink Moon: Ollie Goodwin also made the big ball in the sky seems a little closer to home
Portsmouth Super Pink Moon: Ollie Goodwin also made the big ball in the sky seems a little closer to home Photo: Ollie Goodwin
8. Portsmouth Super Pink Moon: Yvonne Mutton caught it beaming over Southsea beach
Portsmouth Super Pink Moon: Yvonne Mutton caught it beaming over Southsea beach Photo: Yvonne Mutton