Starlink is a constellation of thousands of satellites that orbit much closer to Earth, at about 342 miles. On the other hand, regular internet services come from single geostationary satellites that orbit the planet at 22,236 miles. Over 6,000 Starlink satellites have been deployed, a total of 12,000 are planned with a possible extension to 34,400 in the future. 

The Starlink Satellites show up like a line of bright dots in the sky all traveling the same speed and direction. SpaceX doesn't share this information as clearly as NASA does with the International Space Station, so it is more difficult to track, but it seems like a pretty good chance tonight since Starlink just launched a new band of satellites up into low orbit yesterday. If you take a video or picture please share it on our facebook pages! Here's what you need to know...

TIME: 9:54 For 4 Minutes

PEAK: 84 Degrees Above Horizon

DIRECTION: Moving SW To NE

There's another pass at 10:12, so you may want stay outside for both!

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