I didn't see an object. It was just a bright flash from somewhere possibly below the horizon
Location
Address
Roundup, MT
Latitude
46° 19' 35.1'' N (46.326417°)
Longitude
108° 18' 2.85'' W (-108.300792°)
Elevation
1114.966797m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2022-11-20 04:01 MST
UT Date & Time
2022-11-20 11:01 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down left to up right
Descent Angle
85°
Moving
Facing azimuth
21.29°
First azimuth
16.84°
First elevation
15°
Last azimuth
18.07°
Last elevation
1°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-12
Color
Purple, Light Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
The whole sky lit up like it was daylight. But it was a brilliant light blue purple ish color. It was like lightning does when it lights up a nights sky. It was truly breathtaking and instantly turned back to pitch black
