Granfontaine 1980, observation of a luminous ball

Summary

On March 3, 1980, a couple in the French region of Doubs observed a luminous ball the size of the setting sun. The event occurred between 20:30 and 20:45 while they were driving in a car. The ball disappeared shortly after, but it caught the attention of the witnesses due to its unusual brightness and size. Later, they noticed that the moon appeared unusually white. Investigators from GEIPAN concluded that it was likely an unusual illumination of the moon by the setting sun, which created a surprising visual impression for the witnesses.