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An Iridium flare is a phenomena seen in the sky where a bright streak of light is seen to quickly "flare" up and then disappear.

It is probably the reason for a lot of UFO sightings as it can occur during the day or night.

It is caused mainly by one of 72 satellites sent into orbit by the Iridium Corporation as part of their telecommunication network.

Because the main mission antenna are pointing towards Earth, at predictable points in their orbit, they pickup the Suns glare and direct it towards the Earth, producing the "flash". [See related link for a picture of the flare]

To see a "flare" you have to be lucky as they are short lived, but to see one, go to "Heavens above" [See related link] and click on the schedule.

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