Starlink: Row of bright lights spotted in sky last night

Last night, people were looking up at the sky and noticed multiple luminous objects arranged in a straight formation.

There were over 20 bright spots in the sky which weren't falling stars or extraterrestrial crafts, but rather Starlink - another initiative of Elon Musk.

While observing the sky in Middlebere nearby Wareham, Shazz Hooper from Upton caught a glimpse of some luminous objects.

As she was admiring several shooting stars crossing the sky, a line of multiple luminous objects suddenly materialized and proceeded to move in a synchronized fashion behind one another.

I'd caught sight of Starlinks before, but never quite as sharply as I did yesterday evening. In response, I reached for my phone and snapped a shot. Sadly, though, they didn't linger around for too long before vanishing out of sight.

The Starlink company has placed around 5,000 satellites all across the world to offer better internet connection to people living in rural areas or remote locations. This technology is currently being tested by the UK Government as a way to improve the internet service of households located in those hard-to-reach spots.

SpaceX's orbiting network of internet satellites provides a high-speed connection to the planet's surface. Companies like Cunard and P&O Cruises are among the several clients who have harnessed this technology to enhance their Wi-Fi capabilities.

According to the blog section, two cruise lines under the Carnival group have partnered with Starlink to improve the connectivity and bandwidth on their fleets.

By the year's end, people will be able to access Starlink in common areas and rooms aboard Cunard's ships, such as Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, and Queen Elizabeth.

The latest addition to the fleet, called Queen Anne, is scheduled to set sail in May 2024 with the service.

In November, Michelle Donelan, who holds the position of Culture Secretary, suggested that there is a potential solution to the problem of slow internet speed. The remedy comes in the form of high-speed broadband that’s delivered via satellite from outer space. This solution could be particularly useful for those who reside in areas where the internet connection is poor.

Making sure everyone has access to reliable internet is crucial for our efforts to promote equality, and these experiments seek to address the excessively high expense of laying cables in remote areas.