From the moment Starlink launched its first 60 satellites, observers noticed that they leave a unique trail of dotted lights that some have compared to a string of pearls against the night sky.

The satellites can appear as a string of pearls or a "train" of bright lights moving across the night sky. Starlink satellites are easier to see a day or two after their launch and deployment then ...

This can reduce the latency of Starlink’s internet speeds, but another side benefit is minimizing the satellite's visibility in the night sky. “The main effect is that if a satellite is lower ...

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