When does the StarLink train pass through Naples in June, times and where to watch

The “Starlink train”, that luminous row of satellites crossing the sky, continues to make many people look up. Even at Napoli, in these days, we will have some opportunity to see it pass, even if visibility changes a lot from one passage to another.

We have collected the most interesting times, with all the information on when to look e where to set your sights, to try not to miss it.

Best times to see the Starlink train in Naples

Passages with good visibility

If we want to try to see the Starlink train clearly enough, there is a moment to mark: Friday 6 June at 21pm. The satellite Starlink-266 (G12-19) will be visible for approximately 4 minutes, moving from west to south. In practice, will depart in the direction of Pozzuoli and Bagnoli and it will move towards the sea and the port areaIt will start from a 10° above the horizon, will reach a maximum of Inline and then it will go down to Inline. It is classified as BRIGHT (3.1), so with good brightness.

• Starlink-266 (G12-19) – June 6 at 21:47 p.m.
• Direction: from Pozzuoli/Bagnoli towards the sea (port area)
• Duration: 4 minutes
• Elevation: from 10° to 27° and then to 24°
• Brightness: BRIGHT (3.1)

Passages with medium visibility

In addition to the June 6 passage, there are other times when the Starlink train could be visible, although with lower brightness. The first is in the night between Friday 6th and Saturday 7th June, 03:48In this case it is the satellite Starlink-265 (G11-18), visible for 2 minutes, from the north-west area of ​​Naples (between Secondigliano and Capodimonte) to the North East (towards Casoria and Ponticelli). The brightness will be dim (3.0), so not very high, but still visible with a bit of luck.

Another interesting attempt will be Saturday 7 June at 21pm, with the passage of the satellite Starlink-263 (G17-1). In this case it will move from the south (port and sea area) to north (towards Capodimonte and the upper part of the city)The elevation will be good, up to Inline, but the brightness remains dim (3.3).

• Starlink-265 (G11-18) – June 7 at 03:48 p.m.
• Direction: from Secondigliano/Capodimonte towards Casoria/Ponticelli
• Duration: 2 minutes
• Elevation: from 35° to 37° and then 10°
• Brightness: dim (3.0)

• Starlink-263 (G17-1) – June 7 at 21:14 p.m.
• Direction: from the sea/port towards Capodimonte
• Duration: 5 minutes
• Elevation: from 10° to 71° and then 11°
• Brightness: dim (3.3)

Passageways with poor visibility

In the next few days there will also be passages where the Starlink train will be very difficult to see, because of the low brightness or of the unfavorable position. The most promising, albeit with reservations, is Saturday 8 June at 21pm, with the satellite Starlink-263 (G17-1) that will move from the south (Vesuvius-Portici area) to northwest (towards Posillipo hill)The maximum elevation will be Inline, but the brightness is dim (3.6) and many users have reported that you might not see it at all.

Then there are other passages, especially between the 9 and the 10 June, concentrated in the very late hours or at dawn, but with brightness values even weaker, even higher than 4.0. These are passages for true enthusiasts or for those who have the possibility of observing from very dark areas.

• Starlink-263 (G17-1) – June 8 at 21:36 p.m.
• Direction: from Vesuvius/Portici towards Posillipo
• Duration: 5 minutes
• Elevation: from 11° to 43° and then 10°
• Brightness: dim (3.6)
• Possible not visible

• Starlink-264 / 265 – between June 9 and 10, between 3:53 and 4:34
• Various directions (mainly northwest or southeast)
• Brightness: DIM (from 3.7 to 6.6)
• Visibility: very low or none

Tips for watching the Starlink train at its best

To increase your chances of seeing the Starlink train clearly, there are some simple but very useful tricks. The first is to choose the right time of day: satellites are seen better just after sunset o just before dawn, when the sky is dark enough but the satellites are still able to reflect the Sun's light.

The second is to choose the right one observation point: the further you move away from the artificial lights of the city, the easier it will be to spot them. Areas such as Posillipo, Capodimonte, the Bagnoli area, San Sebastiano al Vesuvio or even a simple one belvedere with an unobstructed view of the sky they can make a difference.

Finally, it may be useful use a smartphone app that reports passages in real time and sends notifications. There are several free ones, available for iOS and Android, which allow to receive reminders and check the exact position of the satellites minute by minute.

• Observe after sunset or before sunrise
• Find a place far from the lights and with mechanical clear view of the sky
• Uses satellite tracking app so you don't miss the steps
• Bring a compass or use Google Maps to orient yourself better