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Starlink train tonight
7 recent launches are still in the train phase, flying low and close together before the satellites spread out. The newest, launch 2026-246, has 27 satellites at about 325 km. The globe follows its lead satellite; the rest trail it by seconds to minutes.
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Recent Starlink launches
Each launch puts 20 to 30 satellites into a low parking orbit around 300 km. Over the following weeks they raise themselves to about 550 km and fan out along the orbit; the train is visible while they are low and still bunched. Altitude spread shows how far a batch has dispersed.
| Launch | Satellites | Altitude | Spread | Status | Lead satellite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-246 | 27 | 325 km | 13 km | Train | STARLINK-37806 |
| 2026-244 | 27 | 341 km | 40 km | Train | STARLINK-37678 |
| 2026-242 | 27 | 357 km | 36 km | Train | STARLINK-36678 |
| 2026-232 | 27 | 364 km | 1 km | Train | STARLINK-36774 |
| 2026-225 | 26 | 345 km | 2 km | Train | STARLINK-40075 |
| 2026-219 | 27 | 364 km | 0 km | Train | STARLINK-38301 |
| 2026-204 | 27 | 475 km | 0 km | Dispersed | STARLINK-36683 |
| 2026-200 | 27 | 445 km | 63 km | Train | STARLINK-36331 |
| 2026-197 | 27 | 451 km | 65 km | Dispersed | STARLINK-38145 |
| 2026-196 | 29 | 463 km | 0 km | Dispersed | STARLINK-36282 |
Elements as of Nov 10, 2026. Launch dates are not in the orbital catalog; the designator orders launches within the year.
How to see a Starlink train
A train looks like a string of 20 or more faint stars moving in a straight line across the sky at the pace of a high aircraft, each following the last a few seconds apart. It is visible only when your sky is dark and the satellites are still in sunlight, so look within about two hours after sunset or before sunrise, in the direction the pass predictor gives.
The newest batches are the brightest because they are lowest; once a batch reaches its 550 km operating altitude the satellites turn edge-on to the ground and become hard to see. Expect the show to last one to two weeks after a launch, and a few minutes per pass.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Starlink train?
The line of satellites seen in the days after a Starlink launch. A Falcon 9 releases 20 to 30 satellites together into a low orbit; until they raise their orbits and spread out, they travel in a tight string that crosses the sky like a procession of stars.
How long after a launch can I see the train?
Typically from the first night after launch for one to two weeks. The satellites are brightest in the first few days while they are lowest; as they climb toward 550 km and spread out they fade and the string stretches until it is no longer recognizable.
What time is the Starlink train visible?
Within about two hours after sunset or before sunrise, when your sky is dark but the satellites 300 km up are still lit by the sun. Use the pass predictor above for exact times and directions for your location.
Is it the ISS or a Starlink train?
The ISS is a single bright point, brighter than any star, crossing the sky in a few minutes. A Starlink train is many fainter points in a straight line, one after another. Both move at a steady pace without blinking; anything flashing is an aircraft.
Where does this data come from?
From the Starlink group of NORAD general perturbations data published by CelesTrak, loaded daily. Batches are grouped by the launch’s international designator; their altitude is derived from the mean motion in the elements, and the positions are propagated with SGP4 in your browser.