THE skies across Bolton glowed pink and orange last night in what has been described as an 'intensely beautiful' display.
We asked for your pictures of the spectacular scenes, and you didn't disappoint.
Pictures captured the night skies ahead of the summer solstice and the effects of the so-called Strawberry Moon, which gets its name because June is the month that wild strawberries start to ripen.
The science behind the lunar phenomena is said to be because the low arch of the June full moon across the sky means moonlight must travel through more the Earth's atmosphere which gives it the glorious hues.
Marc France was one of the people who caught the phenomena on camera from his house on Chorley Old Road.
He said: "I have lived here for over 30 years and have never seen anything remotely like this.
"It seemed to develop for about 15 minutes and then disappeared in seconds.
"I was in the garden and it looked like the sky was ablaze.
"It was intensely beautiful."
See more pictures below.
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Did you see the spectacular pink and orange sky?
"A selection of your pictures capturing the colourful sky"
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What is your response?The crazy amazing sky last night... Tuesday 18th June 2019
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What is your response?The sky over Tonge Fold
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What is your response?Red sky from the Queen Ann Pub in Deane. Looks like the sky is on fire
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What is your response?Brettinghamshire sky
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What is your response?Was amazing never seen anything like this before
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What is your response?Orange sky over Farnworth
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What is your response?View from my bedroom window
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What is your response?Red sky over looking stoneclough to winter hill.
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What is your response?This was in breightmet over withins lane I'm 30 year's old and never experienced anything like this it was lovely to witness
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What is your response?Beautiful scenes
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What is your response?This pic was taken from my home i think it is amazing
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What is your response?Never seen anything like it...just amazing
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What is your response?Beautiful orange sky
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What is your response?Taken from my home in bolton
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What is your response?The sky last night from Belmont Park
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What is your response?Pink Sky
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