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anti-torque t1_j206dg9 wrote

Our local meteorologist spent time last week explaining that these satellites would cross our skies at such and such a time, almost like it was an asteroid shower, not light pollution.

It was weird.

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psyon t1_j243tng wrote

Because it's neat to look at things in orbit. A lot of people like to look for the ISS, and you could just as easily say it's just light pollution.

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anti-torque t1_j24bb54 wrote

It is, when it's in the way.

But it's also singular.

edit: It's also good to note this gen of sats are dimmer than the originals, because Starlink is actively trying not to ruin space for people. So while they can be a pain in the rear, at least they know it and are trying to fix it as best they can.

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