Bemused Mancunians took to social media to express astonishment this evening at a string of mysterious lights in the sky above the region.
When you can see the 'train' of Starlink satellites flying over Greater Manchester and the UK
31.03.2020 - 17:41 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Sky-watchers are in for a treat over the next few days as a glowing satellite formation flies over the UK.
Last week, the Manchester Evening News reported that the International Space Station could be visible in the sky at the end of March and the beginning of April.
And now - at least until April 4, 2020 - a cluster of satellites known as Starlink will also be making its way over.
People will be able to watch as dozens of tiny satellites - which will look like moving stars - will fly across
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