A nice pair of Iridium Flares...

Not a big deal, but I noticed on Heavens above that two Iridium Flares
were predicted for my location here in West-Central Iowa very close
together in time and space...

9:36:18 a -1 mag one at 52 degrees alt, 90 degrees az

9:37:34 a -6 mag one at 54 degrees alt, 91 degrees az

I ran out to take a look. A nice clear, cool, evening. The first one
was quite visible on it's approach, much more than usual, and it's
flare was nice, but of course, not spectacular. The second was less
visible on it's approach, but DAZZLING as it flared just inside the
tip of Cygnus' Eastern Wing.

OK, not a big deal, but fun. I'll undoubtedly be spending some
casual time out later just stargazing. Very nice night... feels
almost like Fall.
Marty