Luminous streaks caused by satellites in low Earth orbit are increasingly disrupting images captured by large telescopes, especially during long exposure sessions around the September equinox. These streaks appear when satellites pass overhead while telescopes are taking pictures of distant celestial objects. During equinoxes, the Earth's shadow cone is positioned in a way that keeps low Earth orbit satellites illuminated for much of the night. This increased visibility results in long, bright streaks that can ruin scientific images or require significant post-processing to correct. The Earth casts a shadow cone into space, and satellites passing through this cone are not visible from the ground because they do not reflect sunlight toward Earth. However, this cone's orientation changes with the seasons. During midsummer and midwinter, satellites in low Earth orbit quickly enter the shadow after sunset, becoming invisible. But during equinoxes, these satellites remain in sunlight for much longer after twilight, increasing the likelihood of being seen by ground-based telescopes. Long-exposure images taken by large telescopes often show bright streaks caused by satellites. In some cases, a single exposure can result in a white line crossing the image of a galaxy or star cluster, making the data unusable or requiring heavy editing. For example, the Lowell Observatory in Arizona recorded an image that showed the tracks of 25 Starlink satellites, reducing the scientific value of the observation. Additionally, radio signals from satellite constellations, such as Starlink, can interfere with sensitive radio telescopes, making it harder to detect faint cosmic signals. To address these issues, satellite operators are exploring various technical solutions to reduce the brightness of their satellites. SpaceX's VisorSat program, for instance, aims to make satellites darker, building on earlier experiments like DarkSat. Other efforts include adjusting the orientation of solar panels to minimize bright reflections during observations. Despite these efforts, the sheer number of satellites in orbit makes it difficult to completely avoid their impact on astronomy. In response to growing concerns, the International Astronomical Union established a new center in 2022 to protect the night sky from interference caused by satellite constellations. This center, supported by institutions like NOIRLab and the SKA Observatory, brings together over 240 members to coordinate international efforts. While the center has received extended funding through 2030, it currently lacks binding agreements that would require satellite operators to comply with specific standards. Satellite streaks can be observed by counting the number of moving points that cross a telescope's field of view in an hour. Starlink satellites, for instance, move quickly and complete an orbit every 90 minutes, sometimes allowing observers to see the same satellite again just two hours later. This can turn routine stargazing into an impromptu satellite count, especially around equinoxes when the problem is most severe.