At approximately10:00 pm on Thursday evening a row of blinking lights traveled roughly West to East across the SE sky over Hatteras village. Anyone else ever see Elon Musk's Starlink chain of 46 satellites? Absolutely freaky.


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I’ve never seen Starlink there, but have seen almost a dozen SpaceX launches which are awesome! I will need to look up the Starlink viewing schedule when I’m down next.

I’ve seen it from NW PA! It is eerie

At approximately10:00 pm on Thursday evening a row of blinking lights traveled roughly West to East across the SE sky over Hatteras village. Anyone else ever see Elon Musk's Starlink chain of 46 satellites? Absolutely freaky.


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I saw one of the first a few years before people knew what they were. I called my wife outside to look and she was worried enough to call someone who would tell us if the USA was being attacked. Eerie to see one when you don't know what it is!

It was one of the most startling night sky sights I have ever witnessed. Several members and I were outside after wrapping up the monthly meeting of the Hatteras Chapter of the Flat Earth Society when we witnessed the chain of blinking lights. It moved very slowly, and the evening was clear. One of our FES members quickly called the Raleigh Chapter and was assured by the regional president that it was merely a projection on the dome by the government and probably originated in Harvey Point or Dam Neck. I have to admit, I was almost convinced it was real.

We saw it from our back deck in Corolla last summer. We had no idea what it was...so, we thought we were being invaded by aliens. If you don't know what it is, it will freak you out!!!

Saw it in Feb in western PA. Freaky until I knew what it was

For those down/up/over visiting, there's another "train" tonite (was one last night as well). Should be visible around 9:40ish.

We have fam visiting and they got a chance to experience their first "oh my gosh, WHAT is that" moment.

tonight at 8:38

tonight at 8:38

tonight at 8:38

tonight at 8:38

Tim, if I may, what location did you use on the app? "closest" we've found is Elizabeth City (hence the "ish" start)...

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35.2° North, 75.7° West
Sunrise: 6:27 am, Sunset: 7:47 pm
All times displayed in EDT

Please note, these timings are not 100% accurate, since the orbit of the satellites change often, and without warning. Even if the satellites pass over you, many things need to go right for them to reflect enough sunlight to be seen. I apologize if there are failed attempts. Thanks!
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Timings with good visibility

(past) 8:38 pm, 19 Aug 2023
Starlink-98 (G6-10) (new), BRIGHT (2.5) for 4 mins
Look from NORTHWEST to EAST (details)
Elevation (from horizon): start: 10°, max: 43°, end: 22°

8:38 pm, 20 Aug 2023
Starlink-98 (G6-10) (new), BRIGHT (1.7) for 4 mins
Look from NORTHWEST to SOUTHEAST (details)
Elevation (from horizon): start: 10°, max: 89°, end: 27°

8:41 pm, 21 Aug 2023
Starlink-98 (G6-10) (new), BRIGHT (2.9) for 4 mins
Look from WEST to SOUTH (details)
Elevation (from horizon): start: 10°, max: 37°, end: 23°

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8:38, Right on time here in South Nags Head, very cool, have never seen it before, space station yes, Starlink no.

Here is what it looked like from Kitty Hawk, I was looking straight up.

He's using the Find Starlink app. When you open it you can select "by coordinates" and then click find visible times. It's pretty accurate.

I'm glad we made the effort to see it because it a great show......directly overhead.....and the skies were clear. We marveled at the greatness of man in conquering space while questioning mankind's inability or unwillingness to solve seemingly simpler problems on earth.....then we went to bed.

We marveled at the greatness of man in conquering space while questioning mankind's inability or unwillingness to solve seemingly simpler problems on earth.....then we went to bed.

I'm glad we made the effort to see it because it a great show......directly overhead.....and the skies were clear. We marveled at the greatness of man in conquering space while questioning mankind's inability or unwillingness to solve seemingly simpler problems on earth.....then we went to bed.

I'm glad we made the effort to see it because it a great show......directly overhead.....and the skies were clear. We marveled at the greatness of man in conquering space while questioning mankind's inability or unwillingness to solve seemingly simpler problems on earth.....then we went to bed.

Another chance tonight at 8:41 pm. It won't be overhead tonight, up only 30° (last night it was almost 80°)

Another chance tonight at 8:41 pm. It won't be overhead tonight, up only 30° (last night it was almost 80°)

I'm glad we made the effort to see it because it a great show......directly overhead.....and the skies were clear. We marveled at the greatness of man in conquering space while questioning mankind's inability or unwillingness to solve seemingly simpler problems on earth.....then we went to bed.

Another chance tonight at 8:41 pm. It won't be overhead tonight, up only 30° (last night it was almost 80°)

Does anyone know if Star Link show up on the Star Walk App?