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Old 5th August 2005 | 14:36
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One of the other features of Heavens Above is the ability to predict the time, location and path of Iridium satellites.

These have very flat, polished aluminium faces which reflect the sun and appear as a rapidly growing, then diminishing light as they pass, and can be as bright as aircraft landing lights.

The site offers 24-hour and 7-day forecasts.