Morzine 1981, Luminous Phenomenon in the Sky

Summary

On August 5, 1981, a photographer in Morzine, France, captured images of the starry sky from the Col de Joux. Despite the clear weather, during the development of the photographs, he discovered a luminous phenomenon that had not been noticed at the time of the shot. The object appeared surrounded by a halo and was located near the star Arcturus. This event, although unexplained, raised curiosity due to its unexpected presence in the images. The exact location of Arcturus in the constellation of the Herdsman confirmed that the phenomenon was not a result of exposure error.

The case was classified by the GEIPAN as category C, indicating no conventional explanation was found. Despite the clear photographic documentation, there were no other testimonies or additional data to identify the phenomenon. This type of event, where technology or nature does not offer an immediate answer, keeps the discussion about the unexplained in the sky alive.