A pair of nearly simultaneous and parallel Iridium satellite flares descend into the north.

A pair of nearly simultaneous and parallel Iridium satellite flares descend into the north. Stock Photo
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Stocktrek Images, Inc. / Alamy Stock Photo

Image ID:

M7HEP6

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49.7 MB (1.7 MB Compressed download)

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5100 x 3405 px | 43.2 x 28.8 cm | 17 x 11.4 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

9 October 2017

Location:

Alberta, Canada

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October 9, 2017 - A pair of nearly simultaneous and parallel Iridium satellite flares as they descended into the north. The left or westerly flare was much brighter and with a sharp rise and fall in brightness. These are Iridium 90 (left) and Iridium 50 (right). Several other satellite trails are also in the picture.