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What phenomenon is most commonly responsible for the bright, moving 'string of pearls' seen in the night sky recently?
When is the ideal time to spot the Starlink train appearing as a bright line?
What differentiates the visual signature of Starlink satellites from typical aircraft lights?
What is the initial phase of newly launched Starlink satellites called when they appear clustered together?
What is the primary mission goal of the Starlink constellation?
What causes the Starlink satellites to become suddenly invisible during a pass?
Compared to older, high-orbit communications satellites, why do Starlink units appear to move faster across the sky?
How does the visual appearance of an Iridium flare differ from a Starlink train sighting?
What key element causes the visual impact of the early Starlink deployments to lessen over time?
What is a specific actionable tip provided for observers wanting the clearest view of a newly visible Starlink train low on the horizon?
What specific formation are observers witnessing when they report a crisp, white line shortly after a Starlink deployment?
Why are Starlink satellites visible as a line in the sky when the ground below is dark?
During what precise time window are Starlink satellite trains overwhelmingly reported?
What is a defining characteristic of a Starlink train's movement that helps distinguish it from a meteor?
How do the lights of a Starlink train typically differ from those of a conventional aircraft?
What is the primary design purpose of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite constellation?
What program has SpaceX introduced specifically to reduce the brightness of their satellites in lower orbits?
What unique dependency dictates the visibility window for a newly deployed Starlink train?
If an observer captures an incredibly bright, wide glow across the sky with a camera, what might this artifact represent?
What two key pieces of information are generally required to confirm a sighting using online satellite tracking tools?
What is the fundamental driver behind seismic activity?
What are the fractures in the crust along which rock masses move during an earthquake called?
During stress accumulation, what causes adjacent rock masses along a fault line to temporarily lock up?
Where does the overwhelming majority of powerful earthquakes occur?
What type of fault system is characteristic of convergent boundaries and capable of generating the largest earthquakes?
What theory describes the mechanism where rock suddenly ruptures, releasing stored energy after strain exceeds the holding friction?
What is the term for the point where the rupture begins underground?
How does a fault characterized by plates sliding horizontally past one another accommodate movement?
What causes the ground shaking experienced after an earthquake slip?