Surreal sight.

[GUS.K (Ivan)]

While setting up around 9.15, happened to catch a streak of light just west of the LMC, initially thought it was a meteor, but was shocked to see a 45 or so degree line of satellites, there was so many, guesing about 30 to 40, very surreal yet disturbing sight. This is just the start of it.

[Saturnine (Jeff)]

Was doing much the same thing, had walked outside to check that the clouds had cleared and while looking around, spotted a streak of light moving from SW to NE, passing to the west of Canopus. Must have been 40 or 50 in the train
Knew what it was immediately as I had seen a train early last year but this one must have been soon after launch as they were very close together. Checked Heavens_Above to confirm and it was the latest launch of Musks' gift to mankind.

[Rerouter (Ryan)]

I was out actively looking for it. Stellarium on the pc showed it. But not the phone app. Magnitude 4.5 pretty bright little things

[Sunfish (Ray)]

Yes it is a very surreal sight.

[GUS.K (Ivan)]

Seemed brighter than 4.5 more like mag 2 or 3.

[GUS.K (Ivan)]

Originally Posted by Saturnine

Was doing much the same thing, had walked outside to check that the clouds had cleared and while looking around, spotted a streak of light moving from SW to NE, passing to the west of Canopus. Must have been 40 or 50 in the train
Knew what it was immediately as I had seen a train early last year but this one must have been soon after launch as they were very close together. Checked Heavens_Above to confirm and it was the latest launch of Musks' gift to mankind.

Hi Jeff, what time did you see it.

[Saturnine (Jeff)]

Originally Posted by GUS.K

Hi Jeff, what time did you see it.

Hi Gus

Was approx 9:30pm.

There is another pass tonight, starting about 9:27pm in the SW, travelling close to the SMC ( in line of sight ) then below the LMC and into Carina from about 9:39pm. Wont be quite as bright as last night though.
The satellites are getting further apart, as you can see from the times. Not predicted to be clear down here on the coast tonight either.
Check Heavens_Above for details from your location.

Cheers

[GUS.K (Ivan)]

Thanks Jeff, looks like we've got a lot of rain coming this afternoon as well.

[Nikolas (Nik)]

As they spread out to get to full orbit you'll notice them less and less