Hi, Flashing different colors does not sound like a planet (stars twinkle, planets do not). Looking to the east (due east just now), the brightest *star* is Arcturus, currently about 1/3 of the way up the sky. If you can find the Big Dipper, follow the arc of the handle away from the bucket of the dipper. That arc points to Arcturus. Per chance is that what you are seeing? BTW, what brand and model of telescope do you have? Patrick J Waterreus wrote:
Thanks for the information. I know that what we saw over Cascade Mountain wasn't Jupiter. This wasn't as bright as Jupiter, and it was closer to the mountain. My husband looked a few minutes ago, and it was still there. It seems like if it was anything man-made, it would have moved. I've never heard of a star that blinked different colors.
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