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Shivali Best & Brett Gibbons

Here's how to glimpse the Starlink Satellites as they zoom above the UK tonight

A dazzling display of lights shooting across the sky is set to make another appearance across the UK tonight.

There will be another chance to see the Starlink satellites made by inventor Elon Musk's SpaceX company.

They form a constellation of thousands of satellites, and are designed to provide low-cost broadband internet service from low Earth orbit, reports MirrorOnline.

Launched with the aim of improving global internet coverage, the craft is currently passing over in low orbit, treating skygazers to an incredible spectacle.

The starlink satellites were previously seen in the skies over Oswestry (Taylor Herbert)

When is best to see the Starlink satellites tonight?

Their visibility varies depending on how close they are to the Earth and light pollution.

9:10 pm, Friday

10:46 pm, Friday

4:15 am, Saturday

If you need a visual display to help you see the satellites, then download a free astronomy app such as Night Sky on iPhones or Sky Map for Android.

When are the Starlink satellites most visible?

Use Google Earth to show exactly when they'll pass over your house.

Enter your location here to find the days and times they'll be most visible in your area.

You can also track the satellites using the Starlink app, which automatically calculates when the SpaceX satellites are expected to be visible above your current location.

What do they look like?

Some may appear like a slow-moving star travelling in a straight line.

They may appear and disappear depending on cloud cover and atmospheric conditions.

Almost all of the satellites will be travelling in the same direction, with a similar trajectory.

How best to see the Starlink satellites?

  • You can see the satellites best under a dark, clear sky
  • Try and position yourself in as dark a location as possible at your home
  • Stay away from street lights or block them out with your hands
  • Be patient, the timings may be a few minutes out depending on your location
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