It puzzled many people in Blantyre, Cambuslang, Hamilton, East Kilbride and Strathaven…..Did you see the spectacular line of lights travelling across the sky last night?
The sight pictured was a Starlink satellite train, with another series of good viewing opportunities predicted over the next few evenings.
According to Find Starlink, the recently launched Starlink-412 (G17-50) group should be particularly bright and visible in this area again tonight and this week for around four minutes during each pass.
🌌 LOCAL VIEWING TIMES
Sunday 23rd August – 9.26pm
⭐ Bright – around 4 minutes
Look from north-east to south
Maximum elevation: 48°
Monday 24th August – 9.34pm
⭐ Bright – around 4 minutes
Look from north to south
Maximum elevation: 65°
Tuesday 25th August – 9.44pm
⭐ Bright – around 4 minutes
Look from north to south
Maximum elevation: 87° – almost directly overhead!
A further pass is indicated at around 9.53pm on Wednesday 26th August, although full visibility details aren’t shown in the information provided.
☁️ Of course, you’ll need the Scottish weather to cooperate! Find somewhere with a reasonably clear view of the sky and start looking a few minutes before the predicted time.
The satellites should appear as a line of bright dots moving steadily together across the night sky.
📸 Did you photograph them over Blantyre or elsewhere in Lanarkshire, we’d love to see your pictures!
Photo Credit: R. Evans (Strathaven Group)
Who’s going to be looking up tonight at 9.26pm? 👀🛰️
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