UFO in France classified as PAN A

Summary

In February 1985, several witnesses in Abondance (France) observed a luminous phenomenon in the sky. It was described as a green core with green arrows and blinking red lights. The object moved slowly northward and remained visible for about an hour. Initially classified as an atmospheric entry phenomenon, the GEIPAN re-examined the case and concluded it was a misidentification with Venus. The planet was present in the observed area, bright and visible, but witnesses did not mention it.

The case is considered consistent due to the detailed descriptions and credible witnesses. However, the lack of reference to Venus, combined with features matching the planet, led the GEIPAN to reclassify it. Ultimately, it was labeled as PAN A, indicating the observed phenomenon was a misidentification with a known astronomical object. This type of reanalysis helps improve the understanding of unidentified aerial phenomena.