Stationary UFO with Rotating Light in Ardèche

Summary

In July 1979, a scientist specialized in light and color observed a stationary luminous phenomenon in the sky for 45 minutes. He described a yellow-orange light source projecting a rotating blue beam that swept the ground continuously. The testimony is detailed and precise, making it particularly valuable. Although no photographs were taken and no sounds were heard, the main witness's account aligns with another neighbor who also saw the phenomenon. However, the lack of additional testimonies and the impossibility of conducting a deeper investigation 40 years later limit understanding of the case.

The GEIPAN, currently reviewing old files, classifies this case as "D", meaning strange phenomenon with moderate or strong consistency. Although the main testimony is solid and the phenomenon does not fit known explanations, the absence of additional data and the impossibility of a field reconstruction make a more precise evaluation difficult. Despite this, the case remains interesting due to its technical description and the scientific background of the witness.