Space debris lights up night sky across Midwest
A satellite, initially identified as Starlink-5693, reentered Earth’s atmosphere Tuesday, causing a dazzling display visible from states such as Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin. Famed astronomer Jonathan McDowell said the Starlink satellite was closely tracked by space agencies.
Space Debris Likely Cause of Tuesday Night Lights
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Space junk debris lights up the skies over Michigan and throughout Midwest
Midwest as people in Illinois and Michigan also reported seeing the dazzling display in the sky. Derek Brown of Potterville, Mich. captured video of the falling debris from the front porch of his home.
Likely space debris seen in the southeastern Wisconsin sky
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Space debris burns up over West Michigan skies
A clearing in the clouds Tuesday night allowed people in West Michigan to catch a stunning display overhead as space debris scattered and burned upon entering Earth's atmosphere. (Jan. 28, 2025)
US: Bright Streaks Of Space Debris Spotted Across Midwest
Kankakee, Illinois, US Video Recording Date/Time: January 28, 2025 at 21:30h Objects that appeared to be space debris were spotted streaking across the night sky in several Midwest states on Tuesday,
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What was that fiery streak in the sky Tuesday night over Wisconsin?
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