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Re:Giant satellite outshines stars, sparking fresh concerns ... by hoseja on Tuesday November 15, 2022 @03:00AM (#33606508)
You do know how satellite flares work, right? You do know you can only see them when sun reflects off them, therefore they have to be near the horizon or soon after sunset, right? You have seen the ISS streak across the sky at -3 magnitude, correct?
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