ATLANTA — Did you miss the parade of lights on Tuesday night? Have no fear - if the sky is clear, there's still time to catch the nighttime spectacular.
North Georgia will be able to capture a glimpse of the Starlink satellites once again. The internet-beaming satellites have been visible in the sky the last couple of nights and there's still time to see the train of lights.
What are Starlink satellites?
Starlink is a satellite network developed by pioneering private spaceflight company SpaceX, owned by Elon Musk. The constellation of Starlink satellites orbits the earth, providing internet coverage across the globe.
On a clear night and with minimal light pollution, you may be able to catch a glimpse of the satellites in orbit. Those who catch a sighting after they've been deployed often see the parade of satellites as a moving streak of lights.
The glowing string is only visible for a short while after launch. Once the Starlink satellites reach an operating altitude of about 340 miles, they disperse and can look like stars in the night sky.
Fun fact; the satellites actually do not possess light of their own. The light we're able to see is sunlight reflecting off the satellites.
When to see the satellites in Atlanta
The satellites will be visible from Atlanta Wednesday evening. Find a location with minimal light pollution away from city lights or street lights for the best view. The satellites will be low on the horizon, so they may be blocked by trees in some spots.
Wednesday
9:20 p.m. - visible for four minutes. Look from northwest to west.
Elevation from horizon: start 10°, max 43°, end 43°
People can also type in their city here to get an accurate time of when to look up. Much of North Georgia will likely be able to see the parade of lights.
The forecast
We will have to compete with high cloud cover Tuesday night and Wednesday night. Temperatures will be warm -- near 80° at 9 p.m. both nights.
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