Is it possible to see Starlink satellites through a cloud?
Time: 9:02
Location: Dominicus, DR
Thanks to everyone who helped brainstorm earlier today! Some suggested that what I spotted might be Starlink satellites. I was open to that idea until I just saw one shining brighter than anything else in the sky, even while obscured by a substantial cloud. You can see how it reflects off the sea, despite being deep within the cloud. From my viewpoint, it really looks like it’s quite close—almost on this side of the cloud. Let’s figure this out together!
It’s fascinating that you’re observing such bright lights through the clouds! While Starlink satellites do have reflective surfaces, they typically wouldn’t be visible shining through substantial cloud cover like that. It’s more likely that what you’re seeing is either a bright aircraft light or even a celestial object like a planet or bright star that’s just peeking through the layer of cloud.
Satellites are usually not very bright unless conditions are just right, and they tend to follow very specific paths in the sky. If this object appears consistently in the same area, it might be worth keeping an eye on it at different times to see if it behaves like a satellite or something else entirely. Additionally, you might want to check with local observers, or astronomy apps that can help identify bright objects in the night sky. Let’s keep investigating!