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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9. Portsmouth Super Pink Moon: This is the great view Steve Hudsmith had from his North End bedroom window
Portsmouth Super Pink Moon: This is the great view Steve Hudsmith had from his North End bedroom window Photo: Steve Hudsmith
10. Portsmouth Super Pink Moon: Pink? No. Beautiful? Absolutely - well done to Jean Higgins' son for taking this photo
Portsmouth Super Pink Moon: Pink? No. Beautiful? Absolutely - well done to Jean Higgins' son for taking this photo Photo: Jean Higgins
11. Portsmouth Super Pink Moon: Alison Treacher also got this great close-up of the Super Pink Moon
Portsmouth Super Pink Moon: Alison Treacher also got this great close-up of the Super Pink Moon Photo: Alison Treacher
12. Portsmouth Super Pink Moon: Francesca Cameron sought out this lovely view of the lunar spectacle
Portsmouth Super Pink Moon: Francesca Cameron sought out this lovely view of the lunar spectacle Photo: Francesca Cameron