Compiègne 1980, Luminous Phenomenon Observed by Military Personnel

Summary

On the early morning of January 1, 1980, several military personnel stationed in the Oise region of France observed an unusual luminous phenomenon in the sky. On three separate occasions—at 23:16, 23:33, and 23:46—a small orange ball appeared, moving slowly along a horizontal trajectory. Each time it appeared, the dogs at the base’s kennel howled intensely, as if sensing an inexplicable fear. Witnesses confirmed there was no noise, smoke, or signs of an aircraft or helicopter, adding to the mystery. Despite the clear sighting by military personnel, no civilian witnessed the phenomenon, which remains unexplained.