UFO seen in Ploërmel in 1985

Summary

In July 1985, a witness in Ploërmel (France) observed a luminous oval phenomenon that lasted several hours. The description includes a white light accompanied by a rotating beam, with no noise and apparent movement across the sky. Initially classified as case D (unexplained), the GEIPAN reviewed the case and reclassified it as B, meaning explained as an optical illusion caused by spotlights. Two hypotheses were considered: lights from a nightclub or a military event in the area. Despite some discrepancies, such as the rectangular shape observed at certain times, most characteristics matched the use of spotlights on a low cloud layer. The hypothesis of a military event seems more plausible, although it cannot be verified with certainty after more than three decades.

===EN=== UFO seen in Ploërmel in 1985

In July 1985, a witness in Ploërmel (France) observed a luminous oval phenomenon that lasted several hours. The description includes a white light accompanied by a rotating beam, with no noise and apparent movement across the sky. Initially classified as case D (unexplained), the GEIPAN reviewed the case and reclassified it as B, meaning explained as an optical illusion caused by spotlights. Two hypotheses were considered: lights from a nightclub or a military event in the area. Despite some discrepancies, such as the rectangular shape observed at certain times, most characteristics matched the use of spotlights on a low cloud layer. The hypothesis of a military event seems more plausible, although it cannot be verified with certainty after more than three decades.