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People around the world have always been captivated by the beauty of starry nights, and recent celestial events did not disappoint. One such event, the Perseid meteor shower, left skywatchers in awe as they witnessed shooting stars-like objects falling from the night sky. However, it was a satellite ‘train’ passing through the sky that stole the show.

The Subaru Telescope on Mauna Kea in Hawaii captured an amazing sight on August 11, ’23. Fifteen specks visible in the sky were identified as SpaceX’s Starlink satellites, according to the BBC. The video of this unique phenomenon has since gone viral.

The Perseid meteor shower, known as the greatest meteor shower of the year, is visible between July and September. Its peak usually occurs on August 12 or 13. The annual meteor shower derives its name from the constellation Perseus, as the meteors appear to originate from this direction.

The Subaru Telescope, located at the summit of Mauna Kea, Hawaii, is a large optical and infrared telescope with one of the world’s largest monolithic mirrors. Its exceptional light-collecting capabilities allow it to capture faint light from astronomical objects.

The Perseid meteor shower is formed as Earth passes through the debris left behind by Comet Swift-Tuttle. These particles collide with the atmosphere, creating dazzling streaks of light in the sky. NASA describes the Perseids as streaking through the sky at a speed of 60 miles per second.

The Perseid meteor shower of 2023 coincided with the passage of SpaceX’s Starlink satellites, providing skywatchers with a unique and unforgettable celestial spectacle.

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