= Satellite flare
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A satellite flare, often referred to as a "satellite glint" or "satellite flash," occurs when sunlight reflects off a satellite's surface and produces a brief, bright flash of light visible from the ground. This phenomenon typically happens when sunlight strikes surfaces such as antennas, solar panels, or other reflective components of a satellite. Satellite flares are most prominent at dawn and dusk when the angle of the Sun is low in the sky, creating optimal conditions for reflection.
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