Starlink satellites: this is your last chance to see them tonight and this is how

This week they have been causing a sensation and now is your last chance to see the Starlink satellites.

The light shows across the skies are not UFOs, but lights from satellites powered by Elon Musk’s Starlink fleet.

Many Brits have already seen them pierce the sky, and there will be one last chance to see them in Saturday, April 25.

Starlink is a satellite constellation that is being built by the American company SpaceX, founded by the South African billionaire.

The company sends satellites into Earth orbit in batches of 60, with one launch in mid-March and another this week.

So far, the company has deployed more than 300 satellites in space and is working to achieve a network of 12,000, with the goal of improving global Internet coverage.

The satellites appear in a line across the night sky, and their current orbital position has made them easier to detect in recent days.

How can I see the Starlink satellites tonight?

Look up to the skies in 9:45 pm , for 6 minutes from west to east.
Elevation (from horizon): start: 10 °, max: 66 °, end: 15 °

The satellites will appear as “trains” of bright lights and can be seen in the sky without a binocular or telescope.

You will need a clear sky and as little light as possible around you in order to see them, so it is best to avoid looking too hard at the phone screen and turning off the exterior lighting.

For more details, visit the starlink site here. To learn more about the skies over Wales, visit Dark Sky Wales.

Upcoming heavenly events we hope to include the Eta Aquariids, which peak between May 5 and 6, and the fourth and last super moon of the year on May 7.