Last night, residents of Austin who looked up at the night sky were treated to an unusual display. A sequence of several small, white orbs moved across the sky in a perfectly straight line. For those unfamiliar with such a sight, it was undoubtedly a surprising spectacle, far from the typical nighttime views in Austin.

Social media was abuzz with various theories, with some suggesting it might be a formation of spaceships or a military exercise. However, the actual explanation is less mysterious and is linked to Elon Musk. In fact, this isn’t the first time that Musk’s involvement with the Austin skies has sparked conversation in the city either.

These orbs are part of Musk’s Starlink satellite service, an initiative by his SpaceX company to offer broadband coverage in over 60 regions worldwide. While these satellites have been in orbit since 2019, they’ve become more noticeable recently.

As a result, more Americans are spotting them, sometimes leading to confusion and wonder. Those curious about the Starlink satellites can track their movement on a dedicated website. As expected, their path has included flyovers of Austin in recent times. It’s likely that Austin will continue to see these satellites in the coming months and years. So, if you missed this recent display, there will be more opportunities to witness it in the future.