Stargazers will get the chance to view Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites tonight as they pass over the UK – but you won’t have long to see them. SpaceX has been launching large batches of satellites as part of its Starlink project to improve global internet coverage. There are about 420 of the satellites in orbit right now, but the eventual aim of the project is to create a network of 12,000 satellites. Tonight star enthusiasts in England will be able to spot them in the sky for about six minutes from 9.45pm, reports Gloucestershire Live. Those who live near in the north of the United Kingdom should have ‘good visibility’ according to www.findastarlink.com. The website lets you view the best timings for where you live and results are filtered based on how bright the satellite will be. If you don’t feel like moving from the sofa tonight, there will be another chance to spot them tomorrow, but you will have to be prepared to get out of bed early. They are due again at 4.49am but you will need to look from west to east to spot them. According to the Met Office, most parts of the country will be… Read full this story
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