One crisp October evening in Missoula, Montana, I found myself transfixed by an extraordinary sight. High above, what appeared to be a diamond-shaped light gleamed against the night sky. At first, it resembled a stationary star, but this was no ordinary celestial body. It shimmered like a circular star, then suddenly vanished in a flash only to reappear elsewhere, as if playing a ghostly game of hide and seek.
For twenty full minutes, this enigmatic light hovered and drifted, moving far too slowly to be a plane or helicopter. Its movements were deliberate yet otherworldly, disappearing and reemerging in shifting spots across the sky, teasing the eye. Unlike conventional aircraft, it defied easy explanation — a silent sentinel dancing in the darkness, leaving an imprint of mystery and wonder.
Encountering such a spectacle inspired a profound mix of awe and curiosity. Was it some secret craft, or a haunting glimpse beyond our known reality? Whatever it was, that night in Missoula left a lasting impression, prompting all who witnessed it to peer upward again, searching for answers among the stars.