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  • Understanding Flickering Lights in the Western Night Sky
    There is no specific astronomical phenomenon or object referred to as a "blinking star" in the Western sky. Stars themselves don't blink.

    It's likely you're referring to something else, and to help you find the answer, I need more information:

    * What time of day/night did you see this?

    * What season was it?

    * How often did it "blink"?

    * How bright was it?

    * Was it a single light or multiple lights?

    * Was it a steady blink, or did it change color or brightness?

    Here are some possibilities:

    * Aircraft lights: Planes flying at high altitudes can appear like blinking stars.

    * Satellites: Satellites reflecting sunlight can also appear as moving and blinking lights.

    * Meteors: These are streaks of light caused by small pieces of space debris burning up in the atmosphere. They are usually brief and fast-moving.

    * Atmospheric phenomena: Certain weather conditions or atmospheric disturbances can cause stars to appear to twinkle or flicker.

    If you can provide more detail, I might be able to offer a more specific answer!

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