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Originally Posted by starfield7
Scott,
Dave,iridium flares (old telcom satellites) can brighten rapidly and then fade, taking on the appearance of a very slow moving meteorite. Perhaps that is what you saw? If you're observant and know when and where to look, you can see one or two each night.
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Dave,Iridium satellites are very much alive and working.
Very rare to see two Iridium satellites in a night in the one location but possible.
All flaring satellites are not Iridium, most satellites can flare if in the right position and time,even the ISS and HST.
Cheers
