I just found out that the Starlink satellite train can be seen with the naked eye from anywhere, no telescope needed. Basically, they launch groups of 15 to 56 satellites that travel together in orbit and look like a chain of bright dots crossing the sky. I understand why some people think they’re seeing UFOs; honestly, it looks pretty strange.

The interesting part is that there are free apps to track when the satellite train passes over your area. Satellite Tracker and Sky Tonight are the most popular, and they work offline. Just search for Starlink, select the launch you want, and it tells you when and where to look. You don’t need to keep track of exact dates—the app will notify you.

SpaceX continues to launch these satellites regularly to expand its internet network. Recently, there have been several launches of the satellite train, including groups of 25 to 29 satellites each. Oh, and here’s a fun fact: there’s already a Gxiba-1 satellite in orbit built by students from UPAEP. So space is no longer just the domain of big space agencies.

If you want to see the satellite train, the best time is at sunset or before sunrise, when there’s still some light but the sky is dark. Has anyone else seen it pass by?