Something I’ve witnessed in the skies a few times over the years- can anyone explain ?

Something I’ve witnessed in the skies a few times over the years- can anyone explain ?
So I’ve been looking to the skies since I was a small child, I love all things astronomical! As such, I’ve become adept at spotting satellites with the naked eye. So maybe about 3 or 4 times over the last 5 or so years , I’ve spotted and tracked satellites that appear to make 90 degree turns and continue on going….. no fancy manoeuvres or anything like that, just an apparent change from going east/west to north/south. 


Has anyone else noticed this phenomenon, or has a rational explanation for it?

My most recent spotting was a couple of days ago, at around 5.30 am. Satellite appeared to be travelling west to east, then switched to a southern direction. This was observed almost directly overhead.

It doesn’t seem to matter what time it is, just as long as it’s clear and dark enough to see the stars. I’ve observed it early morning, evening, any dark sky time really.

I’m in Cambridgeshire, England.

Time: 5.30 am, 27/2/25
Location: South East England