Newbie question: What was that I saw last night?

Bill Nunnelee wrote:

You may have seen sunlight briefly reflecting off a satellite. The Iridiums
are especially known for producing these sorts of flares, which can be quite
spectacular and generally last for several seconds. But lots of other
satellites can do it more sporadically, especially if they are tumbling.

The time of the reported observation, not long after sunset, is also
when satellites tend to be most visible (likewise shortly before dawn).

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Odysseus

Thanks guys for all the possibilities! At least I know I was not "seeing
things"!

"Odysseus" wrote in message
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Bill Nunnelee wrote:

You may have seen sunlight briefly reflecting off a satellite. The
Iridiums
are especially known for producing these sorts of flares, which can be
quite
spectacular and generally last for several seconds. But lots of other
satellites can do it more sporadically, especially if they are tumbling.

The time of the reported observation, not long after sunset, is also
when satellites tend to be most visible (likewise shortly before dawn).

--
Odysseus

Thanks guys for all the possibilities! At least I know I was not "seeing
things"!

"Odysseus" wrote in message
...
Bill Nunnelee wrote:

You may have seen sunlight briefly reflecting off a satellite. The
Iridiums
are especially known for producing these sorts of flares, which can be
quite
spectacular and generally last for several seconds. But lots of other
satellites can do it more sporadically, especially if they are tumbling.

The time of the reported observation, not long after sunset, is also
when satellites tend to be most visible (likewise shortly before dawn).

--
Odysseus